Plant Operator (Roller)

Toowoomba Regional Council; Crows Nest; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Nine-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Social Club access

Great pay

Résumé du poste

Toowoomba Regional Council – Crows Nest QLD is seeking a professional to operate and maintain plant and equipment within the Toowoomba Region. This permanent full-time role is based at the Crows Nest Depot and offers a regular 6:00am to 3:00pm schedule.

The position includes a competitive pay of $34.41 per hour (gross), with a 9-day fortnight, 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to 12.65% superannuation. The role also provides access to the Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant and road rollers.
• Current valid driving licences as listed.
• WHS competencies or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain plant and equipment safely at the Crows Nest Depot.
• Ensure compliance with council safety and operational standards.
• Support a nine-day fortnight and regular 6:00am–3:00pm schedule.

Connaissances

Road roller operation

Plant operation

Safety awareness

Formation

C Class Manual Driver’s Licence

MR Licence

WHS Certificate / White Card

Outils

LR Road Roller competency

Description du poste

Toowoomba Regional Council – Crows Nest QLD

ROLLINTO AN ORGANISATION THAT OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIESTO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

About the position

• ProfessionalTeam - Be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of plant and equipment within the Toowoomba Region.
• Permanent FullTime - Based at the Crows Nest Depot.
• GreatPay - $34.41 per hour, with a gross wage of $1,307.56 per week.
• CompetitiveBenefits - Plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• RegularHours - 6.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Work-LifeBalance - This position participates in a nine (9) day fortnight working arrangement. Enjoy an extra day off every fortnight!
• Active SocialClub - Join a friendly community of like-minded individuals with Council's Employee Association and gain access to regular social events!
• FitnessPassport - Access to the Fitness Passport program providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities all in one single membership!
• EmployeeAssistance Program - Free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.

About you

You'll hold, or be willing to obtain, the following mandatory qualifications, training and experience, specific to the position:

• Current 'C' Class Manual Driver’s Licence.
• Current unrestricted ‘MR’ Medium Rigid Driver’s Licence, or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment.
• WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for 'LR' Road Roller (>2L engine capacity), or RII Competency or equivalent.
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPC WHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent.
• Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2, or if not held, to be obtained within three (3) months of commencement.Substantial experience in operating related plant, including operating a Road Roller.

For further details about the role and what it takes to be successful, click here to download a copy of the PositionDescription.

For further information

Please contact Nathan Whittaker - Coordinator Construction & Maintenance on (07) 4698 3*** within business hours.

Closingdate

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday 22 November 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Plant Operator (Roller) (1456).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf

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