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Work Type: Full Time Location: Capella Department: Infrastructure and Utilities Remuneration : Award Stream B, Level 8: $53.06 per hour inclusive of superannuation & allowances - 5% increase as of July 2026. Indicative salary of circa $110,000 per annum inclusive of allowances and overtime when available, depending on operational requirements. About this role Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Grader Operator to join the Emerald Maintanance Rural Crew. This role will involve plant operation and labouring duties to assist in the maintenance of road and town facilities across the Central Highlands region. You will be a valued member of a well-established team and have the opportunity to continue developing your skills within a supportive environment. If you are a skilled grader operator with experience in civil construction we want to hear from you. Qualifications Demonstrated experience in grader operation in a road maintenance environment as part of a team. Demonstrated knowledge of road maintenance processes. Current Queensland Class HR Drivers Licence. Statement of Attainment or Ticket for Grader Operations. Roller Operations statement of attainment or ticket (or ability to obtain). Construction White Card. Additional licences/tickets that are beneficial Statement of Attainment or tickets for various construction plant equipment. Heavy Combination or Multi-combination Vehicle Licence. Traffic Controller Ticket. Current First Aid or CPR Certificate. Benefits A generous superannuation scheme – 14.25% Contribution. 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. Fortnightly RDO’s. Annual uniform allocation. Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options. Wages paid fortnightly. Employee Assistance Program. Training and Development opportunities available. Application Process As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. Please download and review the position description. To be considered for this position, please include the following documents: A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position. Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process. Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa. Pre-employment checks relevant to this position Right to Work in Australia. Medical Assessment. Reference and qualification checks. For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume. Applications close: Thursday 9th April 2026 at 12noon. #J-18808-Ljbffr