At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate plant and fleet resources for efficient and safe operations.
- Company: Join Bathurst Regional Council, a leading employer in the region.
- Benefits: Enjoy work/life balance, generous leave, fitness perks, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team in a beautiful country lifestyle.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community infrastructure while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in resource management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
The Plant Coordinator contributes to Council's operational success by ensuring that plant, fleet, and quarry resources are managed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, while maintaining high standards of legislative compliance, quality assurance, environmental management, and workplace safety. Through effective coordination and leadership, the position supports the timely delivery of Council's infrastructure maintenance, construction, and service objectives.
Provide strategic and operational support to the Works Section and other operational units within the Engineering Services Department through the effective planning, scheduling, allocation, and monitoring of Council-owned and hired plant and equipment. This includes:
- Maximising plant utilisation and operational efficiency across all work programs.
- Coordinating plant allocation to ensure the timely delivery of maintenance, construction, and emergency response activities.
- Monitoring plant availability, utilisation rates, downtime, and operational performance.
- Managing plant hire arrangements and contractor interfaces to ensure cost-effective service delivery.
- Identifying opportunities to improve fleet productivity and reduce operational costs.
- Supporting long-term plant replacement and fleet management planning.
What We Can Offer:
- Work/Life Balance - enjoy a rostered day off every second week to recharge and reset.
- Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
- Fitness Passport to stay active and healthy.
- Training & Development to expand your skills.
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services.
Salary: $1,679.70 to $1,764.87 per week + 12% superannuation
Position Status: Permanent – Full-time
Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every second week
Contact Officer: Chris Schumacher – 6333 6223
Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
About Bathurst Regional Council: Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.
Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.
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