Roller Operator

Permanent Full time
Attractive Remuneration package
Accommodation and relocation assistance

The Position:

To assist in the construction of Shire and State roads as a competent and professional plant operator, with high level skills in the detection and rectification of faults and defects. Further, to work as a contributing member of the Works and Services team towards achieving goals as stated in the Corporate Plan, whilst upholding the principles and standards of the Council and displaying respect for all members of the community. This position requires you to work in a road crew camp on a 10 and 4 roster.

Experience and Qualifications:

Current open C class driver’s license, essential
Safety General Induction (White card), essential
Roller (plant) ticket, essential
Various other licences and/or plant tickets, desirable
TMI Card, desirable

Skills & Ability:

Ability to safely operate Council Roller effectively and professionally
Ability to perform a diverse range of activities and to deliver quality outcomes and/or services
Demonstrated ability to correctly use hand tools to perform tasks
Ability to operate small power tools, small ride-on equipment and other light mechanical plant
Demonstrated general agility, good hearing and vision
Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and independently as required
Ability to keep time sheets and proper records of work undertaken, and plant, equipment and materials used for the purposes of the job

The Benefits:

A competitive remuneration package is offered ($69,044 to $101,096 depending on allowances and overtime), including above award wages.
10-12 hour days
5 weeks annual leave
Rostered days off system as part of an annual camp roster
Relocation assistance valued at $1,000
Accommodation available at a subsidised rate
Uniforms provided

A position Description is available here,with applications closing 31 August 2022.

To apply, email resume, application form and covering letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For further information please contact HR Coordinator on 07 4658 6904.

Located in Far West Queensland, in the heart of the Channel Country, Barcoo region is one of the more remote shires with an area of 61,974 square kilometres in far Western Queensland, incorporating the townships of Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah.

The Barcoo Shire lays claim to the most exceptionally unique place in Australia and the world. It is the only place where two prominent and significate inland rivers, the Thomson and Barcoo meet to form a creek the Cooper Creek.

Rich in history, the Barcoo Shire has an outback experience to offer everyone. Along with unique rustic landscapes, distinctive flora and fauna, spectacular wildlife, freshwater fishing, golf, bird watching and stunning sunsets. The Barcoo is also home to Magee’s Shanty, birth place of the famous Bush Christening renowned by Banjo Paterson.

The welcoming three outback towns of Windorah, Jundah and Stonehenge can all be easily accessed via sealed roads and are located within a leisurely drive to the major towns of Longreach or Quilpie.

Barcoo Shire is the gateway to Birdsville, Bedourie, Innaminka, Quilpie, Longreach and Winton to the north.