Plant Operator Maintenance

Tablelands Regional Council; Atherton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave with leave加载

76 hour / 9-day fortnight

Health, life & safety focus

Uniforms & PPE supplied

Employer superannuation up to 12%

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Tablelands Regional Council in Atherton (QLD) is seeking a self-motivated Plant Operator for the Ravenshoe team. This full-time role focuses on operating a tractor slasher to keep the road network safe and well-maintained, with responsibilities across maintenance and construction projects in the Tablelands region.

A current tractor operations ticket is mandatory. The position offers a 76 hour/9-day fortnight, five weeks annual leave with leave loading, and strong safety commitments.

Qualifications

• Current tractor operations ticket is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor slasher to perform vegetation maintenance on roads.
• Assist with road construction and maintenance projects across the Tablelands region.
• Operate and maintain Council trucks and plant; provide labouring support.

Education

Tractor operations ticket

Job description

Tablelands Regional Council – Atherton QLD

2d ago , from Tablelands Regional Council

Our Ravenshoe team is looking for a self-motivated, reliable and responsible individual to join our Road Maintenance department as a full-time permanent Plant Operator.

In this hands-on role, you will primarily operate a tractor slasher to undertake vegetation maintenance, helping keep Council’s road network safe, accessible and well-maintained. You will also assist with road construction and maintenance projects throughout the Tablelands Region, operating and maintaining Council’s trucks and plant and providing a high standard of operational and maintenance labouring support.

A current tractor operations ticket is a mandatory requirement for this position.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace health and safety, and enjoys working outdoors as part of a team.

Applications Close 5pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026

• Base salary package from $66,741.27 per annum ($2,566.97 per fortnight)
• A range of allowances included in base salary
• Attractive work/life balance - 76 hour / 9-day fortnight (fortnightly RDO)
• Flexible working arrangements with RDO incentive
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Attractive superannuation - up to 12% employer contribution
• Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
• Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
• Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
• Health, body & mind hub access
• Discounted health insurance available

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.