Assistant Team Leader and Plant Operator Roller

About the opportunity

Step into a key role as Assistant Team Leader and Plant Operator - Roller where youll combine hands-on expertise with leadership in the this dynamic position youll support the Team Leader in delivering critical maintenance works take charge as site supervisor when required and operate plant equipment to help build and maintain roads and parks. If youre ready to lead from the front and keep things moving this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

To find out more about your next career opportunity:Position Description

Remuneration

$65871 - $76272 per annum plus superannuation.

The Benefits

• Full-time 38 hours per week
• Monthly RDO
• 13% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Councils Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site

About you

You will be a motivated and safety-conscious individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for delivering quality civil works. Ideally you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a civil construction/maintenance role including road and drainage construction concrete construction and civil maintenance and knowledge understanding and experience of road engineering work methods employed on civil projects.
• Demonstrated competence and ability to safely operate a Roller and other plant and efficiently and effectively undertake relevant duties.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake material quantities and survey calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to set up traffic control at a work site.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and co-ordinate work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment and commitment to building a team environment based on teamwork cooperation and mutual respect.
• Demonstrated experience in the safe operation of minor plant and equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of landscaping requirements and erosion and sedimentation control techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

You will hold all of the following:

• Current LR Driver Licence
• Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Evidence of roller competency i.e. SOA VOC Ticket

Holder of or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement:

• Current Traffic Controllers Certificate
• Current Traffic Controllers Certificate (Implement Traffic Control Plans)
• Current Safe Work Near Powerlines

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit ourHow to applypage.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note prior to an offer of employment being made recommended candidates may be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks such as references employment history checks working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. Were committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We are committed to the value of respect and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally diverse backgrounds the LGBTQIA community veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is tosupport veterans finding suitable sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements please contactfor a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 2 October 2025 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Harley Vickery Civil Maintenance Coordinator on (02).

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity respect teamwork accountability and excellence Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive thriving Council and employer of choice.