Plant Operator

5 days ago

Point Clare, New South Wales, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $16,947 - $17,365 per year

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Hay, NSW, AU, 2711

Job reference number: 102106

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1412.7-$1446.9

You always put safety first in everything you do.
You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.
In this role, you'll:
You always put safety first in everything you do.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

  • Operate a variety of plant and heavy machinery (e.g. excavator, bobcat, rollers)
  • Perform manual labour and maintenance using powered and non-powered tools
  • Support daily operations and problem-solving with Team Leaders and Supervisors
  • Maintain a safe and injury-free workplace in line with WHS policies
  • Travel across the region and camp away from home (Mon–Fri) – up to 80% of the year
  • Work a 9-day fortnight with occasional weekend and overtime work

Please click here to review the role description and general Transport for NSW information pack.

About You
We are looking for an experienced Plant Operator who has the capability to work under limited supervision and has experience in maintaining a safe and injury free workplace for all employees.

Essential Tickets and Licence:

  • White Card
  • Current unrestricted NSW motor vehicle driver's license
  • Willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed

Labouring experience in a construction or civil environment and Plant Operator Grade 2 level experience as well as an understanding of local road networks across the district is essential.

Experience in operating plant (excavator, bobcat, padfoot/smooth drum roller) as well as other related tickets, traffic Controller Card – or ability to gain within 3 months of employment.

Willing to work away from home – up to 80% of the year.

You will live within 100 km radius of the Hay works depot.

Who We Are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 12 October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact HUMAIRA.RAHMAN-.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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