Leading Hand Plant Operator x 2

• 2 Permanent Full Time positions available
• Salary: $59,129 - $66,470 gross p.a. plus 12% Super plus Adverse Working Conditions Level 1
• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9 day fortnight
• Located at the Bomaderry Works Depot
• Applications close Friday 5 September 2025

About the Role

Are you an experienced plant operator with leadership skills and a passion for civil construction and maintenance? Shoalhaven City Council is seeking multiple Leading Hand Plant Operators to join our Northern Construction team.

As a Leading Hand, you'll operate plant and light trucks, perform routine manual labour tasks, supervise up to two staff, and support the delivery of maintenance and construction projects across the Shoalhaven. You'll work on a variety of assets including roads, drainage, footpaths, parks, and recreational facilities.

Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor - Northern Construction, the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Operate and maintain heavy and light plant equipment including Rollers, Backhoes, chainsaws, plate compactors, jack picks, concrete saws, electric power tools etc.

• Supervise and support team members in daily operations

• Undertake manual tasks including but not limited to shovelling, screeding, raking, digging, lifting and traffic control

• Conduct risk management inspections using mobile devices

• Respond to emergencies and participate in call-back roster

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• School Certificate or equivalent
• Experience in civil construction/maintenance
• Demonstrated experience operating minor and major plant and/or light trucks
• Current NSW Class C and MR Driver's Licence
• Current Traffic Control cards or willingness to obtain
• NSW General Construction Induction card (White Card)
• Proof of Right to Work in Australia
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

* Certificate II or III in Civil Construction, Chainsaw ticket, NSW RMS 'Prepare a Work Zone Traffic Management Plan' certificate or First Aid certificate are not essential but desirable*

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and responding to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. Please list your qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
2. Can you give an example of a time that you have had to coordinate a team to complete a task.
3. How can you provide great customer service to our community in the Leading Hand Plant Operator role?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on

Applications Close: Friday 5 September 2025

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Lachlan Keighery (Team Supervisor - Northern Construction) on

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.