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At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Plant Operator.
Dubbo, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Plant Operator.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn't get much bigger than that.
Join us as a Plant Operator in our Infrastructure Delivery branch and develop your skills and future career.
Find personal and professional growth
As part of the Infrastructure Delivery Branch team, as the Plant Operator, you'll be providing beneficial and cost-efficient road construction and maintenance works for the Dubbo Regional Council Local Government Area. This diverse role will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in general plant operation and labouring used for civil engineering services, providing pivotal experience to advance your career. There are currently multiple Plant Operator positions available across our Dubbo depot, working within a team invested in your learning and progression.
You'll Find Growth Through
* Undertaking various civil works duties, such as traffic control, pothole patching, heavy patching, road construction/maintenance, minor sealing works, footpath work and concrete work
* Driving and operating machinery used in road construction and maintenance competently, such as water carts and rollers, among various other types of plant
* Undertaking plant maintenance as per manufacturer's guidelines
* Complying with safety requirements
* Collating and recording information required for works undertaken
What You'll Bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
* Demonstrated experience and skills in civil infrastructure related works such as plant operation, road construction and maintenance
* Competent plant operation skills for plant items used for road construction and maintenance
* Physical fitness to undertake the inherent requirements of the job
* Basic literacy and numeracy
* Class MR and willingness and ability to obtain HR
We Would Also Love You To Have
* Higher grade truck licences, ability to operate other plant
* RMS Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plan tickets
Ready for your opportunity?
Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $59,561 to $69,219.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Operations Coordinator West on 02 6801 4842 to make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physcial requirements of the position.
Applications close 9:00am, Tuesday 26th August 2025
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Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, You'll Find a Great Combination. Here's What You Can Expect In Your Career With Us
* Find purpose and impact
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It'll always be that way. But right here, right now, we're at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
* Find personal and professional growth
You'll find so much variety here. We're doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
* Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you'll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You'll Also Enjoy a Range Of Other Benefits
* Find a better balance - enjoy a 38-hour work week with a 9-day fortnight, plus generous leave allowances.
* Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
* Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
* Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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