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

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

Learn more about Boral Benefits

Current Plant Operator Jobs

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Plant Operator - Quarries

  • Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Reliable plant operator needed at our Ipswich Quarry. If you're skilled in running quarry equipment and want to join a great team, we want to hear from you.

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Depot Operator

  • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Embrace the chance to join a friendly team of Depot Operators in the heart of Sydney. This permanent, full-time position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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Quarry Supervisor

  • Gosford & Central Coast, NSW, Australia

Lead maintenance operations at our Peats Ridge Quarry! Grow your career in a dynamic team with a strong safety culture.

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Plant Operator - Quarries

  • Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Reliable plant operator needed. If you're skilled in running quarry equipment and want to join a great team, we want to hear from you.

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Plant Operator

  • Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Boral is looking for a batcher/plant operator to accurately batch concrete orders and operate a front-end loader at our Labrador concrete plant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most operational roles are covered under a relevant Enterprise Agreement (EA). Pay is based on a combination of experience, with the opportunity to earn overtime, allowances, Rostered Days Off (RDOs), and Saturday rates.

Yes. A current and valid Driver’s Licence (DL) is required for most operational roles. Specific vehicle roles may require additional licence classes (e.g., HR, HC, MC).

The recruitment process typically includes:

  • Online application
  • Interview (in person or virtual)
  • Skills or practical assessments (if applicable)
  • Reference and pre-employment checks

Yes. All required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be provided as part of your onboarding.

Absolutely. Boral supports internal movement and growth through structured development and career pathways. Timeframes for internal moves can vary by location and role. To explore what's possible, visit our Career Pathways page or speak with your manager or Talent Acquisition Partner.

New Plant Operators go through a structured onboarding process that includes:

  • Working with a senior Plant Operator or Batcher In-Charge
  • Buddy shifts with an experienced driver
  • Classroom-style induction covering safety, systems, and customer service
  • Verification of Competency (VoC) will be provided, if required, for certain machinery or equipment-based roles