At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate trucks and machinery to maintain and construct vital community infrastructure.
- Company: Hepburn Shire Council, a supportive rural council making a difference.
- Benefits: Secure employment, 9-day fortnight, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth in a vibrant natural environment.
- Why this job: Join a team that keeps communities connected and safe while enjoying outdoor work.
- Qualifications: Experience in plant operation and commitment to safety required.
The predicted salary is between 63372 - 66366 $ per year.
Help build and maintain the roads and infrastructure our communities rely on every day. Are you an experienced plant operator who enjoys practical outdoor work, working as part of a team and making a visible difference in your community? Hepburn Shire Council is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Civil Maintenance / Plant Operator to join our Operations team. In this hands-on role, you'll operate trucks, plant, equipment and tools while supporting the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage, roadsides, footpaths and related infrastructure across Hepburn Shire.
Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you'll contribute to projects that keep our communities connected, safe and well maintained while enjoying the variety that comes with local government operations.
Position Details
- Permanent Full Time with a 9-day fortnight (rostered day off every second week)
- Salary: Band 3, $63,372 - $66,366 plus superannuation
- Base location: Creswick depot, with work undertaken across Hepburn Shire
- Reports to the Team Leader Works
About Us
Hepburn Shire Council is a small rural council located 90 kilometres from Melbourne, serving the communities of Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes and Trentham. Join a supportive organisation where you can grow your career while making a genuine difference to the community.
How You'll Make a Difference
- Operating trucks, civil plant, machinery, equipment and tools safely and effectively.
- Undertaking road, drainage, roadside, footpath and related infrastructure maintenance and construction activities.
- Supporting planned maintenance, reactive works and Road Management Plan activities.
- Assisting with signage, traffic management set-up and safe worksite operations.
- Completing daily plant inspections and maintaining accurate operational records.
- Working collaboratively with team members, contractors and other Council staff, including during emergency response activities.
About You
You’ll bring experience in civil maintenance, construction, plant operation or a similar outdoor operations environment. You’ll also have:
- Experience operating plant, machinery and equipment safely.
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication and record-keeping skills.
- A willingness to contribute across a variety of maintenance and construction activities.
Essential Requirements
- Current Medium Rigid (MR) Truck Licence
- Construction Induction Card (White Card), or willing to obtain before commencing the role
- Experience operating plant and equipment in a civil works environment
- National Criminal History Check
Desirable
- Heavy Rigid (HR) or Multi Combination (MC) Licence
- Certificate III in Civil Construction or a related field
- Traffic management, chainsaw, first aid or other relevant industry tickets
What Hepburn Can Offer You
Join a supportive organisation while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Hepburn Shire’s vibrant communities and natural environment. When you join Council, you’ll enjoy:
- Secure, ongoing employment
- A 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off every second week
- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to the community
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to develop your skills, qualifications and career
- Access to Learn@Hepburn for professional development
- Four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- Free confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
- An inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and supported
Application Deadline
Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 5.00pm. Interviews are planned to be held during the week commencing 2 November 2026.
Contact
Matt Grant-Allan
Coordinator Works
03 5321 6*** | 0477 996 ***
Inclusion
Hepburn Shire Council is committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, genders and identities. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Police, reference and Working with Children Checks (where required) form part of our recruitment process.
Plant Operator in Creswick employer: Hepburn Shire Council
Hepburn Shire Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in the picturesque Hepburn Shire, staff enjoy a range of benefits including four weeks of annual leave, professional development opportunities, and access to wellbeing support, all while contributing to vital initiatives that promote access and equity for all residents. Join a passionate team committed to creating positive change and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the region.
