Road Worker – Plant Operator

Full time, ongoing
9 Day Fortnight / RDO Every Second Week
Band 3, $66.2k to $70k P/A + Super + Allowances

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 24 August 2026

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role and what it offers

These two positions are part of our Works unit, but they each operate within different teams in the unit. The ongoing position operates in the Inspections and Unsealed Roads team, and the fixed term position operates in the Drainage and Infrastructure team.

As part of the Works unit, these positions are primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a range of plant associated with road maintenance and construction activities. Preferably these will include experience in trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, skid steers, brush cutters, chainsaws and other equipment associated with the activities required of the position.

Using our modern and well-maintained fleet of plant and equipment, these roles play an integral part in the programmed and reactive maintenance of rural roadside slashing and vegetation management. These roles will also be responsible for infrastructure maintenance in small townships, which includes drainage, footpaths, roads and any other Council related road infrastructure. The roles are ‘hands on’ positions working with other team members.

An attractive salary between $66,217- $70,051 pa depending on experience, working a 9-day fortnight. With the choice of doing available overtime earning attractive penalty rates, and the choice of doing standby / after-hours works on call offering generous allowances and applicable penalty rates. The extras are at your discretion!

Subject to satisfactory performance reviews, this position offers secure employment to the right candidate, this position has the convenience of regular working hours that provides certainty to your life outside of work. With a long weekend every second week, this position has a lot of lifestyle benefits to offer while maintaining a full-time income.

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• relevant experience and qualifications, including accreditations and licenses

• competency and ability to safely operate heavy equipment

• be able to work effectively and safely as part of a team whilst following instructions

Benefits

• Annual salary increases in alignment with Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

• 9-day fortnight

• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous leave provisions

• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

Please refer to the Position Description for the comprehensive details of the role.

Should you then require any further details not covered in the advertisement or position description, contact Aaron Ficken, Works Coordinator on 03 •••• •700.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position

• A copy of your current resume

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.