Plant Operator
Job Description
Brand:  Unyte
Job Location:  Greater Melbourne Site
Posting Start Date:  17/06/2026
Job Search Category:  Workforce – Trades & Operators

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your construction career in our evolving company where people and performance make amazing things happen. 

The role:

Due to significant project wins across Victoria, Unyte is seeking experienced Scraper Operators to join our growing team.

This role will suit an experienced Scraper Operator looking for consistent work, strong earning potential, rostered swings, overtime opportunities and the chance to work across Melbourne and Victoria. Applicants must be open to LAFHA.

Essential Requirements:

  • 2+ years’ experience operating scrapers (CAT 627/637 or similar) safely and efficiently
  • Ability to work to site plans, GPS systems, and survey requirements
  • Conducting daily pre-starts and basic machine maintenance
  • Working collaboratively with plant operators and site supervisors
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment in line with WHS requirements

Your Day-To-Day:

  • You will be operating plant safely and efficiently on various civil construction projects across Victoria.
  • Completing final trim operations to specification
  • Utilising GPS machine control systems to achieve accuracy
  • Work collaboratively with supervisors and project teams
  • Contribute to a positive and safety-focused work environment

 

Who we are

We're Unyte, a team of problem solvers that have seen it all and conquered the lot, delivering construction projects across the country as a principal contractor and supporting partner.

Backed by the resources of Symal, a national construction group, we’re breaking new ground with limitless capability.

A career with us

At Unyte, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Unyte.

  • Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
  • Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
  • Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
  • Stay social: People are the core of Unyte. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Information at a Glance

Unyte acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.