Job Description
Come and work as a vital member of our Works team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.
The Role:
Our Heavy Plant Operator / Labourers operate and maintain a wide variety of Council plant which can range from heavy plant such as excavators, backhoes, rollers and loaders as well as job trucks and slashers and perform labouring duties and manual handling tasks as required. We are looking for an experienced backhoe operator to join our busy Works team. Maintenance of a safe working environment and correct manual handling techniques are a vital requirement of this position.
Our Heavy Plant Operator / Labourers are required to work in a variety of locations across the Shire including works programs that involve working and camping in remote locations for specific periods of time.
The position calls for physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis. As such, our Heavy Plant Operator / Labourers must be physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) for the machinery and equipment they will be required to use or operate.
What we are looking for:
You will be a competent and safe plant operator who works to exact specifications in civil construction environments
You will have a mechanical aptitude which allows you to recognise faults in heavy plant and apply the correct maintenance or identify the correct repair action to be taken
You will be a results-focused individual with a strong work ethic who enjoys contributing to a team environment with both team members and supervisors
You will have sound written and verbal communication skills and be able to follow instructions
You will have the physical ability to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks for extended periods in hot and humid conditions
The role is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
The role is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
What we can offer you:
Permanent, full-time position
LGEA Level 5 – $60,27+ per annum
Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum and other Award allowances as applicable
Work/life balance – +-day fortnight
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions
Lifestyle benefits such access to a Fitness passport
Learning and development opportunities
Salary sacrificing options
Interested?
Please send the following documents to [email protected]
Short cover letter (no more than 300 words)
Your current resume
Completed Employment Application form
Applications Close: Thursday, 1 May 2026
Contact:
For further information about this position contact William Morgan, Foreperson Construction & Maintenance, on 040+ 064 278 (during business hours only).
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.
The Role:
Our Heavy Plant Operator / Labourers operate and maintain a wide variety of Council plant which can range from heavy plant such as excavators, backhoes, rollers and loaders as well as job trucks and slashers and perform labouring duties and manual handling tasks as required. We are looking for an experienced backhoe operator to join our busy Works team. Maintenance of a safe working environment and correct manual handling techniques are a vital requirement of this position.
Our Heavy Plant Operator / Labourers are required to work in a variety of locations across the Shire including works programs that involve working and camping in remote locations for specific periods of time.
The position calls for physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis. As such, our Heavy Plant Operator / Labourers must be physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) for the machinery and equipment they will be required to use or operate.
What we are looking for:
You will be a competent and safe plant operator who works to exact specifications in civil construction environments
You will have a mechanical aptitude which allows you to recognise faults in heavy plant and apply the correct maintenance or identify the correct repair action to be taken
You will be a results-focused individual with a strong work ethic who enjoys contributing to a team environment with both team members and supervisors
You will have sound written and verbal communication skills and be able to follow instructions
You will have the physical ability to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks for extended periods in hot and humid conditions
The role is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
The role is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
What we can offer you:
Permanent, full-time position
LGEA Level 5 – $60,27+ per annum
Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum and other Award allowances as applicable
Work/life balance – +-day fortnight
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions
Lifestyle benefits such access to a Fitness passport
Learning and development opportunities
Salary sacrificing options
Interested?
Please send the following documents to [email protected]
Short cover letter (no more than 300 words)
Your current resume
Completed Employment Application form
Applications Close: Thursday, 1 May 2026
Contact:
For further information about this position contact William Morgan, Foreperson Construction & Maintenance, on 040+ 064 278 (during business hours only).
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Heavy Plant Operator / Labourer – Backhoe position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Mareeba offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
