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You Control the Mix & We Build the Future

Join us in powering progress, enhancing operations, and making a meaningful impact on the projects we deliver.

Boral are inviting motivated and skilled Plant Operators to join our Talent Community for exciting and rewarding opportunities across the business. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to develop your expertise, your role in operating and maintaining machinery, monitoring production, and supporting critical projects is essential to our success. With full training provided, you’ll be equipped to help drive efficiency and innovation every step of the way.

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Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for safely and efficiently operating fixed and/or mobile plant and equipment to support production and delivery operations
  • Accurate batching of orders to specified mix designs and utilising the docket dispatch system
  • Front-end loader & bobcat operation (subject to operational requirements and segment needs)
  • Control Room operations
  • Day-to-day administration of the plant including stock control of raw materials
  • General yard and plant housekeeping and maintenance

Role Design:

  • Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  • Working Hours:
    • Standard operating hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30 am to 6:00 pm (subject to operational requirements and segment needs)
    • Ordinary hours: 7.6 hours per day, 38 hours per week
    • Some Boral sites operate 24 hours and 7 days a week
    • Overtime available, including weekends, based on business demand
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Why Boral? 

  • Tailored success planning provided that is underpinned by your goals
  • Fully funded certificates and licences (white card, forklift, etc.)
  • Free access for you and your family to health & wellbeing app, Sonder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most plant and operational roles are covered by a relevant Enterprise Agreement. Pay is based on the role and experience, with opportunities to earn additional income through overtime, shift allowances or penalties where applicable.

Yes. Most plant operator roles require a current and valid driver’s licence. Some positions may also require additional licence classes or tickets, depending on the equipment or vehicles involved.

The recruitment process usually includes an online application, an interview (either in person or virtual), and may also involve skills or practical assessments. Some roles may include pre‑employment checks as part of the process.

Yes. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided as part of your onboarding and role requirements.

Yes. Boral supports internal development and progression, with opportunities to build skills and move into other roles over time. Pathways and timeframes can vary depending on the role, site and individual performance.

To explore what's possible, visit our Career Pathways page or speak with your manager or Talent Acquisition Partner.

Plant operators complete a structured onboarding and training program. This typically includes working alongside experienced team members, on‑the‑job learning, and induction training covering safety, systems and customer requirements.

Where required, Verification of Competency (VoC) is provided for specific machinery or equipment‑based roles.