Plant Operator

About Us

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia. 

About the role

We’re looking for a Plant Operator to join our dedicated team based at our Cambridge Depot, working Monday to Friday with occasional overtime.

In this role, you’ll work alongside delivery crews across Tasmania, safely operating specialised plant and equipment to support network works, as well as assisting with general yard duties as required.

If you’re confident operating heavy plant, hands‑on in your approach, and enjoy working outdoors as part of a skilled team, this is an opportunity to contribute to essential community infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities include

• Operate plant & equipment to support our electrical line crews (i.e. Pro Line)
• Perform general yard duties to assist day‑to‑day operational requirements
• Deliver work tasks on time to meet customer requirements, while maintaining high safety and quality standards

About You

You’ll have proven experience in a similar construction or utilities role and a genuine commitment to working safely as part of a team.

• Proven experience operating cranes or similar heavy plant
• Current HR Drivers licence
• High Risk Work Licence – C2 Crane, Forklift, Dogging
• Blue/White Card (OHS Construction Induction Card)

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more. 

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with disability, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.  

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.