SENIOR MACHINE OPERATOR

About the role

You'll be based on a large-scale civil subdivision project in the Toowoomba region, mobilising from September 2026 as part of a 12-month program involving earthworks, roads, drainage and services installation. Reporting to the Site Manager, you'll operate a range of civil construction machinery to construct the project to design line, level and grade, while providing guidance and support to junior operators on site.

Key responsibilities

• Operate civil construction plant (e.g. excavator, grader, roller, loader)

• Use machine guidance/GPS/3D machine control software to construct works to design line, level and grade

• Pre-start checks and reporting faults promptly

• Mentor junior machine operators

• Work with the Site Manager and crew to sequence plant activities and keep works to program

• Follow WHS and environmental requirements

• Contribute to Bauen positive team culture

About you

• 5+ years' experience as a Civil Machine Operator

• Experience across a range of plant (excavator, grader, roller, loader)

• Confidence using machine guidance/GPS/3D machine control systems

• Relevant plant tickets and competencies (HR and HC advantageous)

• Current White Card and Driver's License

• Sound understanding of WHS requirements on civil construction sites

• Willingness to mentor and support junior operators

• Responsible and trustworthy — reliable, punctual, and gets the job done

About us

Bauen Civil is a South-East Queensland-based civil contractor specialising in residential and industrial subdivision developments and urban civil infrastructure. We work across the full project lifecycle as principal contractor, primarily self-performing our civil works. We're a practical, low-ego business where ownership of outcomes matters more than hierarchy. Join a culture of collaboration and team work where your Can-DO attitude and growth are supported. Safety, quality and productivity are treated as non-negotiables, and our team values reliable operators, clear communication and consistent delivery.

Benefits

• Full-time salary with great pay and benefits: $120k–$135k + Super + Ute + Fuel

• Mon-Fri

• Ongoing employment with multiple sites around Toowoomba and Brisbane

• Great Crews

• Supportive team and culture

HOW TO APPLY

Send your Cover Letter and CV to ••••@bauen.net.au to apply.