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An exciting opportunity to join our Civil Asset Management team and play a key role in maintaining infrastructure within Australia's largest private irrigation water supply network.
Full-time, rostered position based onsite in the beautiful rural town of Finley, NSW
Attractive roster cycle of 5 days on / 2 days off / 7 days on / 7 days off
Five weeks of annual leave per year
Murray Irrigation is seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Plant Operator to join our team in Finley.
The Company & Values
MIL is the largest private irrigation water delivery company in Australia, formed as an unlisted public company in March 1995 when the NSW Government privatised its Murray Irrigation area and districts. The company's irrigators are also shareholders and include 2,100 landholdings across 724,000 hectares in the Southern Riverina.
MIL is located in southern NSW and uses approximately 2,755km of gravity-fed earthen channels to deliver a five-year average of 728GL to their landholders, through efficient management of their NSW Murray Regulated River Water Access Licences (WALs). Our head office is in Deniliquin with branch offices in Finley and Wakool. Farm businesses in the area predominately include rice, cereals, wheat, canola, annual pasture, dairy, wool, beef and lamb, with an average gross value agriculture production of $500 million.
MIL is a values-based company and committed to embracing the core principles of Wellbeing and Safety, Accountability, Teamwork, Embrace Change, Respect which guide their leadership and behaviours within their organisation. For more details please visit: www.murrayirrigation.com.au
About the role
As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant, machinery, and equipment such as trucks, excavators, loaders, and graders. Other responsibilities of the role include weed control, infrastructure repairs, conducting daily pre-starts and job-starts and reporting on infrastructure condition and effectiveness. You will possess strong communication skills, essential for maintaining positive, professional relationships with landholders and team members.
About you
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
Minimum of three years' experience operating heavy plant and trucks
Experience operating plant items (e.g. excavator, grader, loader, spray units)
WHS General Induction for Construction Work (NSW)
Basic computer skills and experience using electronic devices to support operational and administrative tasks.
Strong focus on safety and excellent safety record.
Ability to work independently and unsupervised
Physically fit
Knowledge of Murray Irrigation's operating environment, relevant certifications such as First Aid, Manual Handling, Confined Space, and Farm Chemical User and a current HC Licence will be an advantage.
What we offer
Along with offering attractive and competitive remuneration packages, we offer additional work perks such as:
purchase leave
annual flu vax and skin checks
supported study applications
TPD insurance
uniforms
paid parental leave
remote area salary packaging
How to apply
If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now.
To apply for this position, please submit your application via Seek by clicking on the Quick apply button on the job listing. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
We are committed to filling this role quickly and reserve the right to close advertisement once a suitable candidate has been identified.
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Murray Irrigation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
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Your application will include the following questions:
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
* How many years' experience do you have as a plant operator?
* Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
* Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?
* Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
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