Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region.  Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities.

Right now, an exciting opportunity exists for a permanent term full time Heavy Vehicle Operator to join our Engineering and Infrastructure Directorate based in Clermont. Located approximately 109km inland from Emerald, Clermont is a small mining community that prides itself in its picturesque local scenery, rich history and various recreational activities. Local families deeply value the town as a great place to raise children in a safe and secure environment; one that people from all walks of life flock to.

As part of our Roads crew in Clermont, this position will report to the Team Leader – Infrastructure and is responsible for the operation and service of plant for construction and maintenance works and the floating of plant and equipment to projects as required (mainly in rural areas). This position may involve staying in Councils mobile camp facilities on job sites or staying in Council fatigue accommodation located within remote areas of Isaac Regional Council.

• A minimum 6 months’ experience as a road train driver (or similar)
• Experience repairing and maintaining plant equipment, including basic mechanical and general maintenance duties
• The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• White Card (Construction Industry)
• Current HC Class Australian Drivers Licence however an MC Open Class Australian Drivers Licence would be highly regarded

If successful in this position, we will give you:

• Salary $71,319.68 per annum plus allowances
• Nominally 38 hours per week
• RDO’s in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement
• 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading
• Up to 12.5% super in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement.
• Exclusive access for you and your immediate family to our Employee Assistance Program, facilitated through Gryphon Psychology
• Discounted private health insurance through Bupa Health, and much more!

For more details on this exciting position, please contact Nathan Porter – Overseer Infrastructure during business hours on 0498 016 992 or email nathan.porter@isaac.qld.gov.au

To apply, please click ‘Apply Here’ and follow the steps to submit your application.  Please provide sufficient information (noting the Key Competencies on the Position Description), demonstrating why you are the right person for this opportunity, along with your resume and cover letter.