Make it yours
Experience the excitement of building your civil construction career in an evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen.
Who we are
We're Locale, a VESI/VEDN accredited, specialist civil contractor, delivering smart, comprehensive solutions across civil utilities and infrastructure. We offer eco-friendly, tailored results that are built on quality, safety, and meeting our clients' needs.
Powered by Symal, a national construction group, we're ready to bring your project to life, together.
The role:
We have a permanent opportunity for a VESI/VEDN‑accredited Plant Operator to join our regional project based at Powercor's Mildura depot, supporting the delivery of a key project across the Sunraysia region.
Your everyday:
· Safe and precise excavation on underground power networks
· Conduct trenching, backfilling, and site preparation with accuracy
· Work in accordance with VESI regulations and company safety procedures
· Complete daily pre-starts, daily diaries, JSEAs and safety reporting
· Work collaboratively with ground crews, supervisors, and project managers.
Who are you?
· VESI/VEDN-accreditation preferred
· Possess relevant Worksafe competencies or accreditation certificates relevant to plant/machinery
· Demonstrated experience in plant operation on underground utility networks.
· Possession of a current Driver's License
· Possession of a current Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
· Construction Induction (White Card).
A career with us
At Locale, we know that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.
There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Locale.
· Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
· Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
· Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
· Stay social: People are the core of Locale. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.
Diversity of thought fuels our progress
Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.