Plant Operator

1 week ago

Wagga Wagga Riverina, Australia Griffith City Council Full time $69,735 - $76,000 per year

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.

PLANT OPERATOR – GRADER/ TEAM LEADER (Permanent)

The purpose of this role is to 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. Also manage and maintain team vehicles, plant equipment and develop and promote operational skills of team members.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will require a current Australian HR truck licence and a General Construction Induction training card. Also have the ability to operate and maintain a Grader, 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 of work: 38 hours per week.

Salary and conditions: Annual salary range $69,735.12 to $76, Grade 9), Plus Superannuation and Rostered day off once a fortnight.

Griffith City Council offers;

  • 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

If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Taliano on

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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