Plant Operator (Up to 12 Months Temporary Opportunity) - Dubbo

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:
Be a part of our Road Maintenance & Resilience team undertaking a new package of works in Walgett.

You will service the Dubbo District and Walgett Shire (within a nominal 200km radius)

Operating a variety of major plant items that are used in road construction and maintenance within road infrastructure.

Perform maintenance and manual labouring tasks using plant and equipment and powered and non-powered hand tools.

Undertake road maintenance activities which may include, but not limited to, material loading or transfer, pavement and corridor maintenance such as vegetation maintenance, safety barrier maintenance, enhanced road pavements, overtaking lanes and heavy patching works

Travel throughout the District to attend worksites including attending call outs on weekends and after hours scheduled night work where required along with work away from home.

This is a Fixed-Term Full-Time Opportunity to 30th June 2026 – Based in Dubbo or Walgett.

We take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously. Therefore, to be successful in this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a 70km distance of Walgett, Dubbo or Narrabri.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you
You are flexible and adaptable to changing work environments

You will work effectively as part of a collaborative team

Have strong communication skills

You are a knowledgeable plant operator who is experienced in safe and efficient operations of Road maintenance equipment.

You’ll be confident, and highly capable operating major plant including Backhoe, Excavator and Skid Steer and have proven experience rectifying simple hazards without direction and reporting them accordingly.

You must hold the following qualifications:

• White Card
• Current driver’s license

Whilst not essential a truck license, or the ability to load plant on the back of truck/trailer would be highly desirable.

If you’re committed, reliable, and ready to work in a dynamic regional setting, we encourage you to apply.

Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday, 9th July 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact LEAH.BOARDMAN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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