Plant Operator Maintenance (Internal Only)

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity

Through your work youll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastles evolution as you help build and maintain the infrastructure our community relies on every day.

City of Newcastle is looking for a skilled and safety focused Plant Operator - Maintenance to join our Construction team.

This is a hands on role where no two days are the same. Youll operate a variety of plant and equipment and work alongside a dedicated team delivering road drainage concrete asphalt and vegetation maintenance works across the city. Were looking for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work takes pride in a job well done and values being part of a team that looks out for one another.

If youre an experienced plant operator with a strong commitment to safety quality and teamwork this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work on projects that have a real impact on Newcastles roads infrastructure and public spaces.

As a member of our team you wont just work for the city; youll help shape it. Here your efforts contribute directly to the places where our community lives works and plays.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position descriptionhere.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles backgrounds experiences and perspectives are valued encouraged and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians people with diverse gender identities and sexualities people from different cultural racial ethnic religious and linguistic backgrounds people with disability carers and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date:Tuesday 11 August 2026

Remuneration: $71712.88 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment 12% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week

Contact:Matthew Nash - Road Maintenance Manager -

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements please contact for a confidential discussion.

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

We encourage internal employees to inform their current managers if this opportunity is of interest before submitting a formal application.

Internal recruitment and staff movements incur a four (4) week notice period. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team if you require further information.