Plant Operator

You always put safety first in everything you do.

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:

Working as part of a team delivering essential infrastructure improvements on the Wallendbeen Bridge Approaches Project.

This fixed-term opportunity is for four Plant Operators to join the project team immediately, with roles continuing until December 2025.

This role will see you operate a variety of heavy plant machinery—such as backhoes, loaders, bobcats, mixers, stabilisers, and rollers—while performing both routine and complex manual tasks.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining safety standards, conducting equipment checks, identifying environmental hazards, and contributing to high-quality project outcomes.

You will drive operational excellence and workplace safety in a dynamic construction environment, helping deliver a critical project on time while developing your skills across multiple plant types.

Please note: This role involves living away from home unless you are local to Wallendbeen or surrounding areas, and will require long hours and some weekend work as part of project delivery.

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

About you

We’re seeking a team player and safety-focused plant operator who has experience in safe and efficient operations of plant such as backhoes, loaders, bobcats, mixers, stabilisers, and rollers.

You’ll be confident, and highly capable operating major plant and have proven experience rectifying simple hazards without direction and reporting them accordingly.
 
You must hold the following qualifications:
• White Card
• Current driver’s licence
 

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 14th May 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact KIM.JOYCE@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

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