Expression of Interest

1 week ago

Blackwater Queensland, Australia Central Highlands Regional Council Full time $62,400 - $76,480 per year

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:
Emerald / Springsure / Blackwater / Duaringa

Department:
Infrastructure and Utilities

Remuneration
: Award Stream B, Level 4: $36.01 per hour plus superannuation, penalties & allowances

Are you looking for work life balance whilst utilising your civil works experience?
Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer to join the teams located in Emerald / Springsure / Blackwater / Duaringa Road Crews. As a member of council's Infrastructure and Utilities team, this position is responsible for performing a range of labouring duties and small plant operation tasks, to assist in the completion and maintenance of road and town facilities.

As a Labourer with Central Highlands Regional Council there are opportunities to enhance your career with the potential to upskill qualifications, licences and plant tickets.

You will also have additional earning potential when overtime work is available.

In these diverse roles, you will be a valued member of a well-established team and have the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment.

If you are looking for a civil role where you can be home every night, this is the role for you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

  • Experience in a similar role in a civil construction setting
  • A positive and flexible attitude towards a diverse range of labouring tasks
  • Willingness to work on rural job sites which will involve staying in a camp environment when required
  • Current Queensland Drivers Licence
  • Construction White Card

Having the following licences/tickets are not essential, but would be beneficial:

  • Experience with road construction and/or maintenance
  • Statement of Attainment or tickets for various small plant equipment
  • HR Vehicle Licence
  • Traffic Controller Ticket

Working For Central Highlands Region Has Its Benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include

  • Regular RDO's - work a 9 day fortnight
  • A generous superannuation scheme
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Corporate uniform allocation
  • Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
  • Wages paid fortnightly
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

  • A cover letter addressing the mandatory requirements of the position
  • Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include

  • Right to Work in Australia
  • Medical and functional assessment including drug and alcohol testing
  • Reference Checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Please note - applicants may be contacted and progressed prior to the closing date
Applications close: 8am, Monday 1st September 2025

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