Operator Multi Skilled Regional Roads (RMCC)

Use your skills to improve community infrastructure

Let’s start with the important stuff. This role includes:

• Salary from $1326.21 per Week (plus super) based on a 38-hour week.
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Access to a range of physical and mental wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym memberships and free, confidential support through an independent Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Role

The Armidale Regional Council is seeking a highly skilled professional to operate a variety of equipment across the mobile plant and heavy vehicles fleet, associated with the maintenance and construction of state and regional roads and associated infrastructure. In this role, you will undertake labouring and plant operation in a highly competent, productive, and safe manner. You will also be responsible for implementing traffic control plans, maintaining site controls, and ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with Safe Work Methods.

Alongside these duties, you will be instrumental in coordinating with other team members and departments to ensure seamless project execution. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively will be key in achieving project goals and maintaining high standards of road infrastructure. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and projects are completed on time.

About You

To excel in the Multi-Skilled Operator role at Armidale Regional Council, you'll need a blend of expertise and passion for operating heavy machinery. If you have demonstrated high-level competence in the multi-skilled operation of at least five types of heavy machinery (such as graders, excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, road rollers, and watercarts) and have a current Class HR Driver’s Licence, you're already on the right track. Excellent communication skills will enable you to collaborate effectively with the entire team. Your role will involve operating and maintaining various types of mobile plant equipment, so being hands-on is essential. Problem-solving should be second nature to you, and you should have the ability to document procedures and continuously seek improvements.

At Council, we believe in looking out for each other and the community we serve. Whether you're out in the field or helping customers face-to-face, our values—wellbeing, inclusion, commitment, and transparency—guide everything we do.

We’re looking for people who bring a positive attitude, take pride in their work, and support their teammates to do the same.

If you care about doing a good job and making a real difference every day, we’d love to have you on the team.

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In your application, tell us about…

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• Please tell us about your qualifications and experience relevant to the role
• What makes you the best candidate for this role?

Please include a covering letter and a CV. We also ask that you upload a video of yourself (no longer than 3 minutes*) answering the following:

• Briefly introduce yourself
• What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?
• Tell us about a time you turned a negative customer experience into a positive one

*Please note: only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and .avi files are accepted, with a maximum file size of 50MB.

Please note:

• Only the five (3 written, 2 video) questions need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the RMCC and Regional Roads team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Brett Hill, RMCC & Regional Roads Coordinator on 0448 036 702 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.