Plant Operator Civil Works

**About Inner West Council**

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of **Integrity**, **Respect**, **Innovation**, **Compassion**and **Collaboration** are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. **We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options** (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value **gym membership from $17.95/week** giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

**About the role**

As a Plant Operator Civil Works, you will be responsible for operating Council’s major plant and machinery to carry out civil construction and maintenance activities across the local area. Your work will contribute directly to the safety, functionality, and longevity of public infrastructure, including roads, footpaths, drainage systems, and other civil assets.

You will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver outcomes aligned with individual and team work plans. A strong focus on safety, efficiency, and quality will be essential, as will your ability to follow procedures and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Please read the **Position Description** to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

**Remuneration**

$69,070.04 - $75,163.92 + 12% Superannuation

**Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications**

**Essential Criteria**
- Experience in operating and maintaining various plant including but not limited to backhoes, front end loaders, mini excavators and other load shifting plant.;
- Experience and capability to undertake infrastructure works including but not limited to concrete, asphalt, drainage, signage and street furniture construction and maintenance.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong customer focus and work assignment flexibility;
- Current NSW MR Driving License
- Computer literacy enabling competency in the use corporate systems.
- Ability to keep accurate records and complete daily work orders and timesheets;
- Safework general construction induction card (white card).
- Commitment to EEO, WH&S and environmental principles

**Desirable Criteria**
- RMS Traffic Controller Ticket
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
- Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent

**Enquiries**

Michael Scarpellino, Coordinator Civil Works North on (02) 9392 5433

**Closing Date**

Sunday 28 September 2025, 11:30PM

**How to Apply**

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

**Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks**

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the **Department of Home Affairs** website.

**Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer**

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

**Reasonable Adjustment Assistance