Operator

2 weeks ago

Miriam Vale, Queensland, Australia Gladstone Regional Council Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Our Region

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

You'll be glad you made it

Our Council

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents' lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

View our Access and Inclusion Action PlanandReconciliation Action Plan

Our Culture & Our Benefits

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We're committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC

Find out more here Better Balance, Better Benefits with GRC

Operator

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Operator to contribute to Council's success.

  • Permanent Full Time, 9-day fortnight
  • Monday to Friday – finishing at 3:07pm
  • Located in Miriam Vale

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to effectively and safely operate Council's plant and equipment, to undertake construction and maintenance civil infrastructure tasks. This includes undertaking a wide range of maintenance, repairs and improvement activities within the Gladstone Region.

You will bring:

  • Previous experience, ticket and competency operating two (2) or more of the following plant: Front-end Loader, Backhoe, Grader, Excavator, Roller, Dozer.
  • Demonstrated labouring skills to carry out maintenance activities on a daily basis.
  • Experience and competency operating under a current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  • Sound communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Basic keyboard skills and experience and competency using technical devices.
  • Current Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

This position requires immunisation against Hepatitis A/B and Tetanus.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on or email the Talent Acquisition Team at

Closing Date

12 noon Thursday 2 October 2025.

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