Grader Operator
Mackay Regional Council requires an Experienced Grader Operator to join the Capital Works Field Services team at the Paget Depot. You will carry out grader, plant, truck operation and labouring duties associated with the maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets, or other associated civil infrastructure.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
* Current General Construction Safety "White" Card
* Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck 'HR' Class Licence
* Current Certificate of Competency to operator a motor grader > 35kw with demonstrated relevant experience in the operation of grader and in particular, final trim operation, including experience with Trimble (or other computer controlled software) guided operation.
* Demonstrated relevant experience in construction/maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure.
* Experience in providing instructions to work crews.
In Return For Your Valued Contribution Youwill Receive
* Base annual salary from $69,524 to $74,242 plus allowances as applicable
* Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
* Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
* 9 day fortnight rosterMay be eligible for salarysacrificing options
* We're bursting at the seams with career development and learning opportunities
* Significant corporate and membership discounts
* Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
* Employee Assistance Program
* Active social clubs
Applications Close: 11 June 2026
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
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