Plant Operator

Help build and maintain the roads and infrastructure our communities rely on every day.

Are you an experienced plant operator who enjoys practical outdoor work, working as part of a team and making a visible difference in your community?

Hepburn Shire Council is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Civil Maintenance / Plant Operator to join our Operations team. In this hands-on role, you'll operate trucks, plant, equipment and tools while supporting the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage, roadsides, footpaths and related infrastructure across Hepburn Shire.

Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you'll contribute to projects that keep our communities connected, safe and well maintained while enjoying the variety that comes with local government operations.

Position Details

• Permanent Full Time with a 9-day fortnight (rostered day off every second week)
• Salary: Band 3, $63,372 - $66,366 plus superannuation
• Base location: Creswick depot, with work undertaken across Hepburn Shire
• Reports to the Team Leader Works

About Us

Hepburn Shire Council is a small rural council located 90 kilometres from Melbourne, serving the communities of Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes and Trentham. Join a supportive organisation where you can grow your career while making a genuine difference to the community.

How You'll Make a Difference

You'll support our community by:

• Operating trucks, civil plant, machinery, equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Undertaking road, drainage, roadside, footpath and related infrastructure maintenance and construction activities.
• Supporting planned maintenance, reactive works and Road Management Plan activities.
• Assisting with signage, traffic management set-up and safe worksite operations.
• Completing daily plant inspections and maintaining accurate operational records.
• Working collaboratively with team members, contractors and other Council staff, including during emergency response activities.

About You

You'll bring experience in civil maintenance, construction, plant operation or a similar outdoor operations environment.

You'll also have:

• Experience operating plant, machinery and equipment safely.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• A willingness to contribute across a variety of maintenance and construction activities.

Essential Requirements

• Current Medium Rigid (MR) Truck Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card), or willing to obtain before commencing the role
• Experience operating plant and equipment in a civil works environment
• National Criminal History Check

Desirable

• Heavy Rigid (HR) or Multi Combination (MC) Licence
• Certificate III in Civil Construction or a related field
• Traffic management, chainsaw, first aid or other relevant industry tickets

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

If this role excites you, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

What Hepburn Can Offer You

Join a supportive organisation while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Hepburn Shire's vibrant communities and natural environment.

When you join Council, you'll enjoy:

• secure, ongoing employment
• a 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off every second week
• meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to the community
• a supportive and collaborative team environment
• opportunities to develop your skills, qualifications and career
• access to Learn@Hepburn for professional development
• four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
• free confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
• an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and supported

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and submit your resume along with a short cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and interest align with the role. Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 5.00pm. Interviews are planned to be held during the week commencing 2 November 2026.

Want to Know More?

For questions about the role, contact:

Matt Grant-Allan
Coordinator Works
[03 5321 6424](tel:03 5321 6424) | [0477 996 199](tel:0477 996 199)

For recruitment process enquiries or support with your application, please contact our People & Culture team: [email protected]

Inclusion
Hepburn Shire Council is committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, genders and identities.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Police, reference and Working with Children Checks (where required) form part of our recruitment process.

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