Plant Operator - Crows Nest (Qld)

Council Jobs; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly rate

Overtime access

Banked leave

Supportive team

Professional development

Staff social club

Counselling services

Fitness/Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council in Queensland is seeking a Plant Operator (Excavator) to operate and maintain an Excavator and related tools, ensuring safe, compliant performance and high-quality workmanship.

The role involves labour and other skilled tasks, following approved procedures, and may include working across Water and Sewer Maintenance. An on-call roster may apply, with safety guidelines prioritised.

Qualifications

• WHS competency and White Card required for construction.
• WHS Certificate of Competency for LE Excavator (up to 0.5 m3).
• Criminal History Check and pre-employment medical may apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Excavator and related tools in good condition.
• Perform labour and other skilled tasks to a high standard.
• Follow WHS guidelines and participate in after-hours/on-call roster.
• Work across Water and Sewer Maintenance as needed.

Skills

WHS Competency

White Card

Education

WHS Certificate of Competency for Excavator LE

Tools

Excavator

Job description

DRIVEYOUR CAREER FORWARD - JOIN TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL AS A PLANTOPERATOR (EXCAVATOR)

About You

As our Plant Operator you will be responsible for operating andmaintaining an Excavator and related tools, ensuring they are ingood condition and used in accordance with laws, policies, and bestpractices. Additionally, you will also perform labour and otherskilled tasks to a high standard.

The position requires following approved quality andenvironmental procedures and participating in theafter-hours/on-call roster system. You may be asked to work in allareas of Water and Sewer Maintenance depending on operationalneeds.

Safety is a top priority, and you will follow workplace healthand safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for bothcolleagues and the public.

Why Join Us?

• Weekly rate: $1,307.56 plus access to overtime, wet weatheretc
• Enjoy work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight andaccess to banked leave
• Be part of a supportive team in a dynamic local governmentenvironment
• Enjoy job stability and a great work-life balance
• Access professional development and learningopportunities
• Join an active social club through the TRC Employee'sAssociation
• Benefit from free 24/7 confidential counselling for you andyour family
• Take advantage of health and wellbeing programs, includingtheFitness Passport-affordable membership to a variety oflocal fitness, health, and leisure facilities

How to Be Successful in This Position

• WHS Competency (White Card) for the constructionindustry.
• Current WHS Certificate of Competency for "LE" Excavator(up to 0.5 cubic meter capacity).

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake aCriminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For further information

Please contact Brett Bryant - Supervisor Water & Sewerage on0417 005 *** within business hours.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th November 2026 at11.59pm.

The Toowoomba region is aboutrich traditions 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 SuratBasin 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 Councilservices a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team ofapproximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate aboutdelivering excellent customer service to the community, residentsand visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our successdepends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staffand offer a wide variety of interesting challenges andopportunities to develop your career.

Council does notaccept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this orany other vacancy. No response will beprovided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Plant Operator (1948) .pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf

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