Plant Operator - Goombungee

Toowoomba Regional Council; Goombungee; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight with rostered day off

17.5% annual leave loading

up to 12.65% superannuation

on-call and overtime allowances

employee assistance program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a dedicated Excavator Operator to join the Construction & Maintenance North (CMN) Branch in Goombungee. The role focuses on safe operation and maintenance of plant and equipment within the region's infrastructure networks, primarily operating an Excavator and contributing to a multi-skilled team.

Permanent full-time position with hourly rate of 34.41 AUD, plus annual leave loading, superannuation, and allowances (on call, overtime, asbestos, wet weather).

Qualifications

• WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for 'LE' – Excavator (>2L engine capacity or RII Competency, or equivalent).
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2, or a willingness to obtain within three months of commencement.
• Substantial experience in operating related plant, including operating an excavator.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator and a variety of plant and equipment as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Maintain and operate plant and equipment for construction and maintenance of infrastructure networks.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation and comply with pre-employment checks.

Skills

Excavator operation

White Card

Traffic awareness

Plant operation experience

Job description

DRIVINGSAFETY, POWERING PROGRESS - BUILD YOUR REGIONTODAY

About the position

Beresponsible for the safe operation and maintenance of plant andequipment within the Toowoomba Region. Under limited supervision,work as part of a multi-skilled team to complete program objectivesfor the construction and maintenance of Council's infrastructurenetworks.

Primarilyoperating an Excavator, this position will beresponsible for operating a variety of plant andequipment.

About the team

TheConstruction & Maintenance North (CMN) Branch plays a crucial rolein driving capital and operational works projects and across apredominantly rural road and stormwater infrastructurenetwork.

The CMN team believes in fostering a positive and enjoyable workenvironment. While we encourage camaraderie and a friendlyatmosphere, we also value professionalism and respect.

This is anexciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the communitywhile enjoying the vibrant and picturesque surroundings ofToowoomba Region's High Country and beyond.

What we offer

• Permanent full timeposition based at Goombungee (North of Toowoomba)
• $34.41per hour, with a base wage of $2,615.12gross perfortnight
• plus17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation
• Earnmore through variable allowances (on call, overtime, asbestosallowance, wet weather)
• Work a9-day fortnight with a rostered day off
• Employee AssistanceProgram - free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal orwork-related counselling services for employees and theirfamilies
• Arange of progressive health and wellbeing services
• Workin a safety-conscious organisation - home safe everyday!

About you

You willhold the following mandatory qualifications, training andexperience:

• WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for 'LE' – Excavator (>2Lengine capacity or RII Competency, or equivalent).
• WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safelyin the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingnessto obtain prior to commencement.
• Working in Proximityto Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2, or a willingness to obtainwithin three (3) months of commencement.
• Substantial experiencein operating related plant, including operating anexcavator.

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

Closingdate

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm on Thursday, 26November 2026.

About Council

TheToowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Ourlong and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba intoAustralia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townshipsin the council area and acting as a service centre for South WestQld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging newopportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education,health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growthhasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

ToowoombaRegional Council services a regional population of 178,500 andemploys a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated andpassionate about delivering excellent customer service to thecommunity, residents and visitors throughout the region. Werecognise that our success depends upon attracting and retainingskilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interestingchallenges and opportunities to develop your career.

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