Plant Operator Parks & Gardens

Tablelands-Regional-Council; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Long-term security

Leave loading 17.5%

9-day fortnight (76 hours)

Uniforms & PPE supplied

Flu shots & skin checks

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Tablelands Regional Council seeks a reliable Plant Operator based in Malanda to join the Parks & Gardens team. You will operate and maintain plant for construction and maintenance projects, ensuring high safety and productivity standards across the Tablelands region.

The role offers a full-time permanent position with a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and initiative. Benefits include a supportive work culture and opportunities for career progression within local government.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and practical team player with a pride in work
• Priority on safety in daily operations
• Demonstrates initiative in completing park maintenance tasks

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant used in Parks & Gardens construction and maintenance projects
• Provide hands-on labouring skills and knowledge across the Tablelands Region

Skills

Team player

Safety conscious

Initiative

Job description

Our Malanda-based team is looking for a reliable and practical team player who takes pride in their work, prioritises safety and demonstrates initiative to join our Parks & Gardens department as a full-time permanent Plant Operator.

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of plant associated with Parks & Gardens construction and maintenance projects, while providing a high standard of operational and maintenance labouring skills and knowledge across the Tablelands Region.

About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)

TRC is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment, and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.

The Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work. Located within a 90-minute drive from Cairns, our enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes & waterfalls make the Tablelands region extremely attractive for your new career

Tablelands Regional Council offers:

• Flexible Working Conditions - we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
• Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
• Career Progression – we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
• Equal Remuneration – we offer equal employment opportunities.

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026

• Base salary package from $62,195.63 per annum ($2,392.14 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
• 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)
• Discounted health insurance available

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