Plant Operator - Parks & Recreation

Toowoomba Regional Council; Charlton; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and learning

Salary sacrificing to boost superannua

Corporate discounts on private health

Fitness Passport access

Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Plant Operator to efficiently operate plant and equipment for vegetation control in the Charlton area. The role involves safe operation and maintenance of machinery and occasional supervision of casual teams during peak periods.

The position is permanent full-time at the Charlton depot, with requirements including a White Card, MR licence, and training in spraying and road-work proximity. A criminal history check and pre-employment medical may apply.

Qualifications

• WHS Competency (WhiteCard) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in construction, or equivalent, prior to commencement.
• Current MR Driver’s Licence, or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• ACDC Spraying certificate is highly desirable.
• Working in Proximity to Traffic (Part 1 and 2), or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of machinery with different power capacities.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
• Leadership and Teamwork Skills.
• Ability to perform physical laboring tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment to control vegetation within Open Space areas.
• Safely operate and maintain various machinery.
• Provide occasional supervision to casual work teams during peak periods.
• Adhere to Council policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Leadership & Teamwork

Physical Labour Capability

Education

White Card CPCWHS1001

MR Driver’s Licence (Class MR)

ACDC Spraying Certificate

Proximity to Traffic (Parts 1 & 2)

Job description

3257 | Parks & Recreation Services | Charlton Depot

About the position

As a Plant Operator in the grasscontrol section of the Parks & Recreation Services Branch, yourprimary responsibility is to efficiently operate plant andequipment, in line with Council policies, to control and managevegetation within the Toowoomba Region’s Open Space areas. Thisrole encompasses the safe operation and maintenance of variousmachinery while also providing occasional supervision to casualwork teams from time to time during peak operational periods.

This position will work underlimited supervision.

• $1,307.56grossper week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation.
• Permanent Full timeposition based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Accrue up to 4 weeks' flex time to be taken as leave.

What we offer

• Work in a safety-consciousorganisation - home safe every day!
• Professional development andlearning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificingopportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts onselected private health insurance.
• Access to the Fitness PassportProgram - providing access to a wide range of local health,fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and SkinChecks.
• Employee Assistance Program –free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services foremployees and their families going through personal orwork-related problems.

What you'll bring

• WHS Competency (WhiteCard) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in theconstruction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness toobtain prior to commencement.
• Current ‘MR’ Driver’sLicence, or willingness to obtain within 3months.
• ACDC (Agricultural ChemicalsDistribution Control) Spraying certificate is highlydesirable.
• Working in Proximityto Traffic (Part 1 and 2), or willingness to obtainwithin 3 months.
• Demonstratedability to operate a variety of machinery, includingequipment with a range of power capacities.
• Interpersonal andCommunication Skills.
• Leadership and TeamworkSkills.
• The ability to performphysical laboring tasks.

The preferred candidate will be required toundertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medicalassessment to assess their ability to perform the genuineoccupational requirements of the position.

Closing date

The closingdate for applications is at 11:59pm on Monday, 19 October2026.

For further information

Please contact Robert Smithson -Plant Operator - on 0461 335 560 within business hours.

Council does not accept unsolicitedagency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. Noresponse will be provided.