Outdoor Plant Operator - Parks & Gardens

Central Highlands Regional Council; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Fortnightly RDOs

Payroll deductions and salary-sacrific

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport eligibility

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council in Blackwater is seeking a Plant Operator Labourer to support the Parks and Gardens team. You will maintain parks and streetscapes, operate mower and tractor equipment, and perform physical outdoor tasks to keep facilities in top condition.

The role offers permanent full-time hours in a collaborative outdoor team, with benefits and development opportunities while serving the local community.

Qualifications

• Proven physical ability to perform outdoor maintenance duties.
• Ability to operate basic outdoor plant equipment safely.
• Licences and training as listed are required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining parks, gardens, and streetscapes across the region.
• Operating lawn mowers, whipper snippers, tractors and related equipment.
• Performing physical tasks to maintain facilities and spaces.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Public enquiries handling

Education

Queensland C Class Provisional Licence (Manual)

General Construction Induction Card

ACDC Statement of Attainment and Commercial Operators licence (or ability to obtain)

Working in Proximity to Traffic modules (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Lawn mowers

Whipper snippers

Tractors

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council in Blackwater is seeking a Plant Operator Labourer to support the Parks and Gardens team. You will maintain parks and streetscapes, operate mower and tractor equipment, and perform physical outdoor tasks to keep facilities in top condition.

The role offers permanent full-time hours in a collaborative outdoor team, with benefits and development opportunities while serving the local community.