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38 hours per week with a 9 day fortnight / Monday to Friday Bomaderry Works Depot, McIntyre Way, Bomaderry Applications close: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 (at midnight) About the Role Are you an experienced plant operator with leadership skills and a passion for civil construction and maintenance? Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a Leading Hand Plant Operator to join our Northern Maintenance team. As a Leading Hand, you''ll operate plant and light trucks, perform routine manual labour tasks, supervise up to two staff, and support the delivery of maintenance and construction projects across the Shoalhaven. You''ll work on a variety of assets including roads, drainage, footpaths, parks, and recreational facilities. Reporting directly to the Northern Roads Maintenance Supervisor, the key responsibilities of this role include: Operate and maintain plant equipment including Rollers, Excavators, Light Trucks, Backhoes, chainsaws, plate compactors, jack picks, concrete saws, electric power tools, etc. Supervise and support team members in daily operations Undertake manual tasks including but not limited to shovelling, screeding, raking, digging, lifting and traffic control Respond to emergencies and participate in callback roster Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required. Being available to be oncall and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position. About You School Certificate or equivalent Experience in civil construction/maintenance Demonstrated experience operating minor and major plant and/or light trucks Current NSW MR Driver''s Licence Current Traffic Control cards or willingness to obtain NSW General Construction Induction card (White Card) Proof of Right to Work in Australia Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Certificate II or III in Civil Construction, Chainsaw ticket, NSW RMS ''Prepare a Work Zone Traffic Management Plan'' certificate or First Aid certificate are not essential but desirable. How to Apply To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the following questions: choose one of the council values and explain why it resonates with you, give an example of coordinating a team, and describe plant and machinery experience with estimated operating hours. Applicants who progress to preemployment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit the council website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253. Applications close: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 (at midnight) If you have any questions about this role, please contact Scott Hughes Northern Roads Maintenance Supervisor 02 4429 3778. Why Work with Us The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive worklife balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development. Benefits include 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum Option of flexitime for indoor staff 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff Flexible and remote working arrangements Long Service Leave after 5 years Novated lease arrangements available Opportunities for professional development and training Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies. At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply. We are committed to ensuring equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us. As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr