Plant Operator (Grader)

Barcaldine Regional Council
Queensland
Full time
1 day ago
JOB NO: BARC458
LOCATION: ALPHA

The Opportunity:

  • Operate your Grader with precision and ensure the delivery of road maintenance and construction projects
  • Minimum Base Salary of $69,612.92 per annum + 12% superannuation contribution
  • Comprehensive benefits package

About the Role:

Are you a skilled grader operator or an experienced machinery operator looking to step up into a grader? Barcaldine Regional Council is looking for a seasoned grader operator or passionate trainee to join our Alpha works crew. In this role, you will be essential in ensuring our road maintenance and construction projects are completed to a high standard.


Location: This position is based in Alpha with Regional work and travel as required.

Classification Level: Minimum Level 6 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017 and the Barcaldine Regional Council Certified Agreement 2022.

Wage: Minimum base salary of $69,612.92 per annum + Superannuation (up to 12%) and relevant approved allowances.

Payment of Wages: Council employees are paid fortnightly.

Hours of work: 76 hours over 9 days with a rostered day off (RDO) every fortnight.

Leave: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% loading. Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum.

Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.


Closing date: Sunday, 17 August 2025 at 11:59pm


What You'll Need:

  • Minimum QLD Class 'C' Drivers Licence (MR Licence highly regarded);
  • Current Construction Card (White/Blue Card);
  • Minimum two (2) years' experience operating Graders up to final trim standard, or proven machinery operation experience;
  • Strong understanding of construction and maintenance project requirements;
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications;
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Proven ability to safely and effectively perform hazardous manual tasks, such as lifting, digging, shovelling, and using powered tools.

Who we are:

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of the Central West of Queensland, is committed to providing exceptional services to the Barcaldine region, which includes the communities of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. With a wealth of talent within the organisation, and amazing facilities, we have created a vibrant workplace that blends old-fashioned, small-town charm with a rich indigenous history. We honour the Iningai and Bidjara peoples, the Traditional Custodians of this land, and embrace the diversity of Elders and community members.

Barcaldine Regional Council strives to provide our employees with a safe, secure, and supportive environment, where employees are encouraged to live by our values and reach their full potential. Our vision is to have a positive, sustainable, and innovative workplace, ensuring a bright future for all.


About the region:

If you need a break from the city lifestyle and are seeking a better work/life balance, Barcaldine Regional Council is waiting for you!

Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive, community-focused environment while enjoying the tranquillity and charm of regional living.

The Barcaldine Region is located in central west Queensland approximately 440km west of Rockhampton, covering an area of 53,677 sq km with an estimated population of 2,900 people.

The Regional Council is made up of the former Shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho including the towns of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac and Muttaburra.

The region is one of the largest cattle producing regions in Central Western Queensland and also has a productive sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industry with the prospect of mining.


For more information, please contact Human Resources via email hrm@barc.qld.gov.au

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