THE OPPORTUNITY

Port Stephens is an integral part of the Hunter region — Australia’s largest regional economy — and boasts some of the country’s most pristine coastline. 2.5 hours from Sydney, and within an hour from either Newcastle, Hunter Valley vineyards, or the M1 Motorway, Port Stephens offers the balanced lifestyle you’ve been searching for.
Our Construction Team is seeking an energetic, reliable and motivated Multi-skilled Operator who shares the same passion for civil construction and maintenance related projects. You’ll have a strong background in operating a wide range of plant and equipment with confidence in their safe operation and driving heavy combination vehicles.
The primary purpose of this gig is to support the team in successfully delivering construction and maintenance projects by the safe and effective operation of excavators, backhoes, pozitrac’s, truck & dogs, and other plant items, in collaboration with your supervisor and team members. When not operating plant items or driving trucks, the Multi-skilled Operator completes manual handling tasks associated with construction projects.
Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.
This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time working 38 hours / week + 9 day fortnight
Base Salary Range: $65,026 - $71,742 pa based on 38 hours / week + 11.5% superannuation + $2,312 retention allowance
You will be working from Raymond Terrace Works Depot

ENOUGH ABOUT US, WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOU! SO TELL US ABOUT…

• Your experience in a similar role, in particular your heavy combination vehicle and plant equipment licences and skills in the civil construction or maintenance industry.
• Why we need you! Why do you want this role and what makes you the best candidate for the role?

READY TO APPLY? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Applications Close: Midnight, Wednesday, 02 April 2025
• Contact: Anthony Boyd, Construction Coordinator on 0437 389 777
• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
• We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
• Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
• We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together

• Demonstrated safe and effective operation of excavators including appropriate WorkCover or equivalent competency accreditation, to be able to accurately excavate to predetermined levels and to place pipes
• Demonstrated safe and effective operation of prime mover and trailer and current HC licence
• Demonstrated safe and effective operation of backhoe including appropriate WorkCover or equivalent competency accreditation, to be able to accurately excavate to predetermined level and grade with both front and back buckets and to place pipes
• Demonstrated safe and effective operation of skidsteer loader and attachments such as mill including appropriate WorkCover or equivalent competency accreditation
• Demonstrated safe and effective operation of front end loaders and forklifts including appropriate WorkCover or equivalent competency accreditations
• HC License