Multi Plant Operator

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council's Exciting Journey

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria's top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• The primary purpose to truly make a difference locally.
• A strong, values based organisational culture.
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Opportunities to Work From Home are only available after the first 6 months, and for certain roles identified as being able to accommodate this. Applications are to be made in line with our organisational policy.
• In-house, custom designed Leadership Development Program.
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities.
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super.
• Salary packaging and novated leases.
• Access to wellness initiatives like annual flu shots and skin checks.
• Corporate gym discounts at five different gyms across our shire.
• Benefits and discounts for certain businesses and insurances.
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers, and this is on top of the paid parental leave offered by the government).
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire. Following the first 12 months of service.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Responsibilities and Functions

• Operate road graders and/or tractor and roller combination units to perform construction and maintenance activities.
• Operate loaders, backhoes, trucks, mowers, and minor plant and other equipment for which appropriate licenses and skills are held to deliver Council's maintenance and construction programs.
• Operate horizontal discharge patrol truck and associated equipment including emulsion sprayer.
• General labouring duties associated with parks and roads maintenance and construction such as road dig outs, patching and potholing, roadside spraying and vegetation removal and, repair and installation of culverts, road signs and guideposts etc. as directed.
• Ensure Council and employee OHS responsibilities relevant to the position are met including adherence to Council policies and procedures and ensuring safe work practices are followed including installing and monitoring warning signs, safety lights, barricades and other traffic management works.
• Ensure daily routine inspections, maintenance and minor repairs are carried out on assigned plant and equipment and record and report any faults.
• Accurately record daily work activities and submit to coordinator.

• Participate in knowledge and skill development programs as directed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in any matter that may affect Council's ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
• Project a positive and professional image of the Shire and maintain good community relations.
• Participate in Council's after hours emergency call out phone and duty roster.

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

• • Cert III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) or proven experience in road construction.
• Current heavy rigid vehicle licence, and licenced and able to complete a verification of competency in one of the following tickets:
  1. Grader
  2. Wheeled Front End Loader
  3. Roller Operations
  4. Backhoe/Loader Operations
  5. Skid Steer Operations
• OHS, First Aid, relevant plant competency certificates.
• Experience in basic road and drainage construction & maintenance work
• Ability to undertake minor maintenance/repairs to equipment
• Understanding and commitment to OHS practices – relevant OHS cards