Backhoe Operator

The details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• $69,344 pa (includes industry and uniform allowances) + super (level 5)
• Great news - EBA6 currently is underway, with a proposed remuneration increase of 5% effective 1 July 2025
• 76 hour fortnight
• Location: Site based with a Caboolture home depot location.
• Please note, whilst this position has an allocated home depot location, the work will be based across various sites within the area and our team members will start and finish on the job site.Travel allowance is applicable for distances travelled further than your allocated home depot location

As an operator in our internal Construction team, your primary responsibility will be to perform backhoe operations on storm water and road rehabilitation projects. You may also have opportunities to operate additional on-site equipment such as excavators, rollers and graders if licenced.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating the backhoe as your primary equipment
• Operating additional plant and equipment as needed, within the scope of your training and licences
• Conducting daily pre-start inspections on relevant machinery
• Reporting defects, safety concerns or issues related to equipment or ongoing projects

This role requires a proactive approach to equipment operation and a strong commitment to safety protocols. You will play a vital part in delivering Council's internal construction projects, focusing on stormwater and road infrastructure.

Click here for Position Description -Please note, this position is internally titled "Multi Skilled Plant Operator"

About you

Ideally, your application will demonstrate hands-on experience operating backhoes in similar environments or projects. Your background should showcase proficiency in handling a variety of medium-sized plant items, including backhoes, excavators, rollers, and graders, typically used in civil construction projects.

To complement your practical experience, you must also possess:

• a current truck licence (minimum Heavy Rigid - HR class)
• a Construction Induction card
• Certification to operate a Backhoe (LB)

This combination of practical experience and formal qualifications will ensure you're well equipped to excel in this dynamic role, contributing to the efficiency and safety of our internal Construction projects.

Please note - safety is a key priority for us as an organisation, and we will be seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake the manual tasks required in this role, we want you to have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It's the same with your career.

We're the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia's newest city, we're building something that's never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we're focused on the vital work we do today. But we're also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here's what you'll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we're building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that's never been done before.
• Shape it. You'll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it's yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don't live here, you'll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at

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Your Future City.See it. Shape it. Live It.City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.