Plant Operator

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• About the position

As a Plant Operator in the grasscontrol section of the Parks & Recreation Services Branch, yourprimary responsibility is to efficiently operate plant andequipment, in line with Council policies, to control and managevegetation within the Toowoomba Region’s Open Space areas.

Thisrole encompasses the safe operation and maintenance of variousmachinery while also providing occasional supervision to casualwork teams from time to time during peak operational periods.

This position will work underlimited supervision.

• $1,307.56grossper week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation.
• Permanent Full timeposition based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Accrue up to 4 weeks' flex time to be taken as leave.

What we offer

• Work in a safety-consciousorganisation - home safe every day!

• Professional development andlearning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificingopportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts onselected private health insurance.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program –free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services foremployees and their families going through personal orwork-related problems.
• What you'll bring
• WHS Competency ( White Card ) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in theconstruction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness toobtain prior to commencement.
• Current

‘MR’ Driver’s Licence, or willingness to obtain within 3months.

• ACDC (Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control) Spraying certificate is highlydesirable.

Working in Proximityto Traffic (Part 1 and 2), or willingness to obtain within 3 months.

Demonstratedability to operate a variety of machinery, includingequipment with a range of power capacities.

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
• Leadership and Teamwork Skills.
• The ability to performphysical laboring tasks.
• Accountability.

Please see the Position Description for more detailedinformation.

For furtherinformation

Please contact Robert Smithson -Plant Operator - on 0461 335 *** within business hours.

Closingdate

The closingdate for applications is at 11:59pm on Monday, 19 October2026.

The Toowoomba region is about richtraditions and bold ambitions.

Our long and proud agriculturalhistory has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largestinland city supporting diverse townships in the council area andacting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.

The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massiveinfrastructure investments.

Growth hasn’t come at the expense ofliveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 mostfamily friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services aregional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellentcustomer service to the community, residents and visitorsthroughout the region.

We recognise that our success depends uponattracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer awide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to developyour career.

Attachments

• Position Description - Plant Operator (3257). pdf
  - TRC Values and Behaviours. pdf
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