Plant Operator - Civil Maintenance (WKS022)

Moorabool is not only a great place to work; it’s also a great place to live. 

• Band 3 $69,112.32 to $73,193.35 + 12% Superannuation
• Full-Time, Fixed Term to 28 February 2027
• Based at Ballan Depot

About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role 

Help Council prepare for the Spring/Summer program as a Plant Operator – Civil Maintenance. In this full-time, fixed term role you will be hands-on delivering essential infrastructure works across the shire, including sealed and unsealed roads, drainage, footpaths and civil assets. You will safely operate a range of plant and equipment while also undertaking general labouring duties to support maintenance and construction activities, ensuring works are completed to required standards and timeframes. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, reliability and teamwork, with responsibility for maintaining equipment, responding to urgent maintenance needs and contributing to high-quality service delivery for the Moorabool Shire community.

Click here to view the position description or click the link in how to apply.

If you have questions specific to the role, please contact Paul Croxford (Civil Maintenance Coordinator) on 03 •••• •377.

What We Offer

• Outstanding flexible working arrangements - make working with us work for you
• Fortnightly RDO
• Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals
• Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy
• Eligibility for parental leave after six months service
• Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
• Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave
• Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause
• Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.

Send us an email at ••••@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About You

You will have prior experience in civil maintenance and construction, with demonstrated capability in operating a range of plant and equipment such as graders, excavators, loaders and trucks. You have sound knowledge of sealed and unsealed road maintenance, drainage and concrete works including kerb, channel and culverts, combined with the ability to undertake general labouring tasks involving physical work and varying conditions. You will hold relevant licences and tickets (including MR licence and White Card) and have a strong understanding of OH&S responsibilities. You are a reliable team player who can also work independently, communicates respectfully and committed to delivering safe, high-quality outcomes for the community

How To Apply

Please visit our website to apply online @ https//www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm on Sunday 13 September 2026. 

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact People Services on 5366 7100.

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.