Grader Operator

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About the role

This position is a permanent full-time role in the Major Projects team, based at Moruya. The successful candidate will be responsible for competently operating mobile items of plant, trucks and various attachments and assisting the Construction Coordinator and Works Supervisors to maintain a safe and well organised project/activity.

Moruya, New South Wales

Full-time

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About the role

This position is a permanent full-time role in the Major Projects team, based at Moruya. The successful candidate will be responsible for competently operating mobile items of plant, trucks and various attachments and assisting the Construction Coordinator and Works Supervisors to maintain a safe and well organised project/activity.

The starting salary for this position is $2,521.25 per fortnight plus 12% superannuation.

To view the salary information and prerequisites, please view the Position Description.

About You

Do you have experience in a civil construction, quarrying or maintenance work environment, operating graders, trucks and other plant machinery? Our Major Projects team needs someone hardworking who is willing and able to successfully undertake physical labouring tasks. To be successful, your application should further demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated commitment and involvement in a willing work team to achieve work program obligations.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, as well as written workplace communication skills.
• Willingness to successfully complete recognised training opportunities.
  
  

About Us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What We Offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.
  
  

Application process

Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website www.esc.nsw.gov.au or The Job Shop.

To Apply For This Position, You Will Need To

• Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience
• Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
• address the screening questions in the form below.
  
  

If you found this vacancy via a job search website, please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page to fill in the application form.

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Greg Knight on 0417 049 911.

Applications close: Thursday 4 September 2025 at 11:00pm.

Confirmation Of Personal Identity And Working Rights

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7378 or via positions@esc.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

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