Plant Operator - Casual

Band 3 - $34.76 - $37.20 excluding superannuation, casual loading, and allowances

Southern Grampians Shire Council is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Casual Plant Operators to join our Works team for the upcoming summer sealing season, based at the Hamilton Depot.

This is an excellent opportunity to work outdoors, contribute to essential road maintenance projects, and be part of a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for our community.

As a Casual Plant Operator, you will assist with a range of road construction and road maintenance activities, supporting our annual sealing program across the municipality. You will operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current Victorian Driver Licence (MR Licence highly desirable)
• A current Traffic Management qualification
• Experience assisting with road construction, maintenance, or civil works projects
• A sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and safe work practices
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a crew
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to delivering quality outcomes

Benefits of working at Council:

• We encourage personal and professional growth
• We understand the importance of work / life balance
• We embrace change
• We are committed to providing a safe work environment
• We offer flexible work arrangements
• We offer a 9 day fortnight

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting John Pierce, Senior Coordinator Works via phone on [03 5773 0444](tel:03 5773 0444).

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

How to apply:

• Click the Apply button below
• Download and read the position description here
• Attach a resume and cover letter

Applications close: Friday, 23 October 2026