Multi Plant Operator

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Introduction

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council's Exciting Journey At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the Murray River, our region spans from the Barmah Forest to towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria's top holiday spots. We believe in honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of. Our role as a Council is to serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• The primary purpose is to truly make a difference locally.
• A strong, values-based organisational culture.
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Opportunities to Work From Home are available after the first 6 months for certain roles identified as suitable. Applications follow our organisational policy.
• In-house, custom designed Leadership Development Program.
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities.
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super.
• Salary packaging and novated leases.
• Access to wellness initiatives like annual flu shots and skin checks.
• Corporate gym discounts at five gyms across the shire.
• Benefits and discounts for certain businesses and insurances.
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers, on top of government-provided paid parental leave).
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave after the first 12 months of service.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more...

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly workplace. Moira promotes a workplace that includes and values all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Responsibilities And Functions

Roads Maintenance

• Operate road graders and/or tractor and roller combination units to perform construction and maintenance activities.
• Operate loaders, backhoes, trucks, mowers, and minor plant equipment to deliver Council's maintenance and construction programs, as licensed.
• Operate horizontal discharge patrol truck and associated equipment including emulsion sprayer.
• General labouring duties associated with parks and roads maintenance and construction such as road dig outs, patching and potholing, roadside spraying and vegetation removal, and repair/installation of culverts, road signs and guideposts, as directed.
• Ensure OHS responsibilities are met, adhere to policies and procedures, and ensure safe work practices, including installing and monitoring warning signs, safety lights, barricades and other traffic management works.
• Carry out daily routine inspections, maintenance and minor repairs on assigned plant and equipment and report faults.
• Accurately record daily work activities and submit to coordinator.

General Duties

• Participate in knowledge and skill development programs as directed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in matters affecting Council's negotiating ability with suppliers/contractors.
• Project a positive and professional image of the Shire and maintain good community relations.
• Participate in Council's after-hours emergency call-out roster.

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it).

To apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

• Cert III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) or proven experience in road construction.
• Current heavy rigid vehicle licence, with the ability to complete a verification of competency in one of the following tickets: Grader; Wheeled Front End Loader; Roller Operations; Backhoe/Loader Operations; Skid Steer Operations.
• OHS, First Aid, and relevant plant competency certificates.
• Experience in basic road and drainage construction & maintenance work.
• Ability to undertake minor maintenance/repairs to equipment.
• Understanding and commitment to OHS practices - relevant OHS cards.

• Entry level

• Temporary

• Management and Manufacturing

• Government Relations Services

End of description. This posting is for the Moira Shire Council plant operator role in Nathalia, Victoria.