Medium Plant Operator - Water & Sewer - Scone

Scone

Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week)  

The role:

Looking for a role where your work makes a real difference? Join Council's Water & Sewer team as a Medium Plant Operator and help deliver the essential infrastructure that keeps our communities thriving. Working alongside a supportive and experienced team, you'll operate a range of plant and machinery, undertake general labouring duties, and contribute to the construction and maintenance of critical water and sewer assets. This is a great opportunity to build your skills, work on diverse projects, and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering quality outcomes for the community.

What’s on offer:

• A salary range from $1181.30 – $1323.10 per 38 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances.
• A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday with the opportunity for overtime if desired.
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight).
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years.
• Generous Sick Leave entitlements.
• Training and upskilling opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Secure, permanent employment with Council.

What we need from you:

We're looking for a motivated and safety-focused team player who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. If you have experience operating plant, a practical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to working safely, we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Experience operating medium plant, particularly backhoes/excavators and trucks, with the ability to safely operate, maintain and service equipment.
• A relevant qualification or practical experience in operational works, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety, along with good communication, record-keeping and problem-solving skills.
• A current MR driver's licence and Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction, with relevant plant operator tickets or the practical experience to obtain them.
• A reliable, can-do attitude and the physical capability to safely undertake the hands-on requirements of the role.

About us:

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026

Enquiries and Further Information:

Give Andrew Brown – Engineer Water & Sewer Distribution a call on 02 6540 1*** or e-mail **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply:

All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 6540 1*** to discuss.