Plant Operator / Labourers - Road Crew Springsure (10337)

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Springsure

Directorate: Operations

Remuneration: Award Stream B, Level 4: $45.52 per hour inclusive of superannuation & allowances

Are you looking for work life balance whilst utilising your civil works experience?

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer to join the team located in the Springsure Road Crew. As a member of council’s Infrastructure team, this position is responsible for performing a range of labouring duties and plant operation tasks, to assist in the completion and maintenance of road and town facilities.

As a Labourer with Central Highlands Regional Council there are opportunities to enhance your career with the potential to upskill qualifications, licences and plant tickets.

You will also have additional earning potential when overtime work is available.

In these diverse roles, you will be a valued member of a well-established team and have the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment.

If you are looking for a civil role where you can be home every night, this is the role for you!

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

Experience in a similar role in a civil construction settingA positive and flexible attitude towards a diverse range of labouring tasksWillingness to work on rural job sites which will involve staying in a camp environment when requiredCurrent Queensland Drivers LicenceConstruction White Card

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

Experience with road construction and/or maintenanceStatement of Attainment or tickets for various small plant equipmentHR Vehicle LicenceTraffic Controller Ticket

Working For Central Highlands Region 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 - 14.25% Contribution5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loadingFortnightly RDO’sAnnual uniform allocationPayroll deductions and salary sacrifice optionsWages paid fortnightlyEmployee Assistance ProgramTraining and Development opportunities available

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 addressing the mandatory requirements of the position  Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include

Right to Work in Australia Medical AssessmentReference Checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Thursday 3 September 2026 at 8am.