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About the role
We have permanent full‑time Plant Operator/Labourer roles in the Maintenance team, based at Moruya, Batemans Bay and Narooma Depots. In this role, you will operate mobile items of plant and attachments, and undertake labouring activities to assist Team Leaders and/or Assistant Works Supervisors to create a safe and well‑organised project/activity.
Moruya, New South Wales – Full‑time The starting salary for this position is $2,356.39 per fortnight plus 12% superannuation. To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view Position Description.
About You
* Ability to do physical labour tasks, be a team‑player and communicate easily with contractors and the public.
* Experience in a construction/maintenance environment and familiar with machinery limits and outputs.
* Good literacy/numeracy skills and keen to take part in further training offered by Council.
About Us
The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three‑quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
What We Offer
* 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
* Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
* 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
* Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
* Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
* Salary packaging programme.
Application process
Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website or The Job Shop.
To Apply For This Position, You Will Need To
* Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience.
* Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience (OPTIONAL).
* Address the screening questions in the form below.
If you found this vacancy via a job search website, please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page to fill in the application form.
If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Mick Millikin on .
Applications close: Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 11:00pm.
* Please note that Council offices close at 2:00pm on 24 December 2025 and re-open at 8:30am on Monday 5 January 2026. The contact person will not be available to discuss the role during this closure period.
Confirmation Of Personal Identity And Working Rights
As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview panel to sight.
Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on or via for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.
Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
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