Plant Operator

4 days ago

Griffith, Australia Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia Full time
Overview

Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region's renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.

Position

PLANT OPERATOR – GRADER/ TEAM LEADER (Permanent)

Responsibilities
  • Operate a grader and lead a small crew while performing Council's road construction and maintenance operations and activities in a safe, economical and proficient manner.
  • Manage and maintain team vehicles, plant equipment and develop and promote operational skills of team members.
Qualifications
  • Current Australian HR truck licence.
  • General Construction Induction training card.
  • Ability to operate and maintain a Grader, and to maintain and manage team transport and other plant to manufacturers' specifications.
  • Please include copies of all relevant licenses, competencies and qualifications with your application.
Hours and remuneration

Hours of work: 38 hours per week.

Salary and conditions: Annual salary range $69,735.12 to $76,703.12 (Grade 9), plus superannuation and rostered day off once a fortnight.

Benefits
  • Location & lifestyle
  • 4 weeks annual leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave each year
  • 5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee health & assistance programs
  • Access to the fitness passport program
  • Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience
Special conditions

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Applications close

Monday 22 September 2025

Contact

If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Taliano on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.


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