Backhoe/Multi Skilled Plant Operator

The Details:

This Multi Skilled Plant Operator position plays a key role in supporting the City of Moreton Bay’s Roads and Drains team, delivering essential civil maintenance. Centring on daily operation of a backhoe, complemented by the use of additional plant and equipment, you will complete a variety of roads, drainage and civil infrastructure tasks. A strong emphasis is placed on open drain maintenance and ensuring community infrastructure remains safe, functional and compliant.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Operate the backhoe as the primary piece of plant equipment
• Operate other machinery within licence and training scope, including excavators, rollers, graders, front end loaders or skid steers.
• Undertake truck driving duties as required
• Complete daily pre‑start inspections and routine checks on all assigned plant and equipment.
• Identify and report defects, hazards and safety concerns promptly.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment while supporting civil maintenance activities.

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About you

You bring hands‑on experience operating backhoes and other medium plant equipment within civil construction or maintenance environments. You’re a reliable team member with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to safety. You understand the physical demands of the role and take pride in maintaining safe work practices and contributing to a positive site culture.

Required Qualifications & Licences:

• Minimum HR (Heavy Rigid) truck licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Backhoe (LB) certification.

And at least one additional plant certification:

• Excavator (LE)
• Roller (LR)
• Grader (LG)
• Front End Loader (LL)
• Skid Steer (LS)

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected]. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.