10226 Plant Operator Grader Emerald

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Emerald

Department: Infrastructure and Utilities

Remuneration: Award Stream B, Level 8: $39.35 p/hr + Superannuation

Indicative salary of circa $110,000 per annum inclusive of allowances and overtime when available, depending on operational requirements.

Are you an experienced grader operator looking for a role with a great work life balance?

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Grader Operator to join the Emerald Maintanance Rural Crew. This role is you will be required to undertake plant operation and laboring duties to assist in the maintenance of road and town facilities across the Central Highlands region.

In this role you will be a valued member of a well-established team and have the opportunity to continue to develop your skills within a supportive environment.

If you are a skilled Grader operator with experience in civil construction we want to hear from you!

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Demonstrated experience in grader operation in a road construction and/or maintenance environment
• Willingness to work on rural job sites which will involve staying in a camp environment when required
• Previous experience working in the civil construction industry
• Current Queensland Class HR Drivers Licence
• Statement of Attainment or Ticket for Grader Operations
• Roller Operations statement of attainment or ticket (or ability to obtain).
• Construction White Card
  
  

Having the following licences/tickets are not essential, but would be beneficial:

• Statement of Attainment or tickets for various construction plant equipment
• Heavy Combination or Multi-combination Vehicle Licence
• Traffic Controller Ticket
• Current First Aid or CPR Certificate
  
  

Working For Central Highlands Regional Council Has Its Benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

To Apply For This Position

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
  
  

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include

• Right to Work in Australia
• Reference and qualification checks
  
  

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: 8am Tuesday 9th December 2025

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