Remuneration: Award Stream B, Level 8: $53.06 per hour inclusive of superannuation & allowances - 5% increase as of July 2026. Indicative salary of circa $110,000 per annum inclusive of allowances and overtime when available, depending on operational requirements.
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Grader Operator to join the Emerald Maintanance Rural Crew. This role is you will be required to undertake plant operation and laboring duties to assist in the maintenance of road and town facilities across the Central Highlands region.
In this role you will be a valued member of a well‐established team and have the opportunity to continue to develop your skills within a supportive environment. If you are a skilled Grader operator with experience in civil construction we want to hear from you!
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
* Demonstrated experience in grader operation in a road maintenance environment as part of a team.
* Demonstrated knowledge of road maintenance processes
* Current Queensland Class HR Drivers Licence
* Statement of Attainment or Ticket for Grader Operations
* Roller Operations statement of attainment or ticket (or ability to obtain).
* Construction White Card
Having the following licences/tickets are not essential, but would be beneficial:
* Statement of Attainment or tickets for various construction plant equipment
* Heavy Combination or Multi‐combination Vehicle Licence
* Traffic Controller Ticket
* Current First Aid or CPR Certificate
Benefits Include:
* 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Fortnightly RDO's
* Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
* Wages paid fortnightly
* Employee Assistance Program
* Training and Development opportunities available
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
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