Internal Advertisement 

Salary:                    $1,132.26 Plus 12% Superannuation

Position Status:     Permanent - Full Time Plant Operator - Roads Maintenance  

Hours of Work:      7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm), 38 Hour week with RDO every fortnight. 

Closing Date:            5:00pm, Sunday 16 November 2025

About the Opportunity

We are searching for enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Roads Maintenance team as a Plant Operator. 

This position undertakes plant operation duties as part of Road Works and general Earth Works for the Roads Maintenance section. Applicants will be experienced in the operation of general plant items which can include excavator, loader, roller, trucks, road rangers' trucks, tippers & graders. Applicants must have relevant experience operating one or more of the listed plant items, hold a White Card, and possess (or be willing to obtain within a reasonable timeframe) a current minimum HR licence. 

You may currently work in the roads sections and are looking to progress or work within another department with Council and have transferable skills! We encourage you to apply for these vacancies and gain the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Civil Construction - Plant Operation along with gaining higher class truck licences and other relevant plant tickets.   

Position Descriptions 

Please click on the below position descriptions.

Roads Maintenance 

Position Details

• Plant Operator $1,132.26pw
• Plus 12% Superannuation
• 7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm), 38 Hour week with RDO every fortnight.

For further enquiries please contact Ben Galea, Supervisor - Roads Maintenance on 0428 240 942 

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. 

You will be required to answer questions relating to the selection criteria on the online application below, your answers will be accessed and rated, so please ensure you take time in providing your answers and give examples of demonstrated experience when requested as well as supplying details of Certificates, Licences and Tickets.  

You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if so desired.

Cowra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise at time of application. 

Applications Close: 5.00pm Sunday 16 November 2025

*Internal Applicants Only*

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments.
• Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current.
• Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role applied for requires a Working with Children Check.
• Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications.

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Cowra Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.