Plant Operator

Job Reference: req77
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Applications close: 15/11/2026

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.


ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Our Infrastructure Services Civil Operations team are a high-performing, established crew, providing a critical service to the Singleton community.

Working in small teams, they collaborate and co-operate with each other to provide operation, installation, maintenance and repair works for Council’s infrastructure network, roads, transport and drainage assets.

The Plant Operator is responsible for operating a range of plant and equipment to undertake plant operation and labouring tasks associated with the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure, including, but not limited to, earthworks, concrete, pipe laying, bitumen and vegetation work across the Singleton road network. Daily maintenance and pre-start checks of assigned plant are also key responsibilities of the role.

Essential to this role is demonstrated current working knowledge of road construction and maintenance tasks and techniques, coupled with experience/tickets/VOC with road construction plant and equipment, along with proven competency in undertaking specified labouring duties for civil construction projects and maintenance tasks.

A minimum of a HR licence is required for the role, along with Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction & Maintenance) or willingness to obtain. 

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight on a team-based 9-day fortnight.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 5 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $2,472 - $2,781per fortnight plus superannuation.


BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day compressed work week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.
Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description here.

INTERESTED?
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Daniel Hope, Acting Coordinator Civil Operations on 0427 279 449.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15/11/2026.