Plant Operator - Sports Park Infrastructure

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Professional development

Salary sacrifice

Private health discounts

Fitness Passport

Flu vaccines

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Plant Operator for Sports Park Infrastructure at the Charlton depot. The role focuses on safe operation of plant and equipment and hands-on supervision of a small team, with duties performed under limited supervision.

The position is permanent, full-time, with a 38-hour week and a salary of $1,307.56 gross per week plus leave loading and superannuation. A rostered day off each month is available, and the council offers development opportunities and health

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant and equipment in a parks/sports infrastructure setting.
• Ability to supervise a small team and maintain safety.
• WHS competency (White Card CPCWHS1001) or willingness to obtain before starting.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment to maintain sports park infrastructure safely.
• Provide hands-on supervision of staff as required.
• Work with limited supervision to deliver planned outcomes.

Skills

Plant operation

Supervision

WHS White Card

Communication

Accountability

Education

Certificate III Horticulture

Job description

Plant Operator - Sports Park Infrastructure

SCORE A WIN FOR YOUR CAREER WITH TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL

• $1,307.56 gross per 38 hour week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Enjoy a Rostered Day off each month.

About the position

The Plant Operator is required to ensure that staff, members of the public, and other stakeholders remain safe while achieving the efficient delivery of desired levels of service for sports park infrastructure within the Toowoomba region. Primarily, the incumbent is responsible for the operation of plant and equipment in a sports parks environment, as well as providing hands on supervision of a small team as required from time to time.

This position will work under limited supervision.

What we provide

• A safety-conscious organisation and environment - go home safe every day!
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

What you'll bring

• A combination of experience, qualification and competence which enables the incumbent to perform all duties of the position.
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• ACDC (Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control) Spraying certificate is desirable.
• Certificate III in Horticulture is desirable.
• Working at Heights certificate is desirable.
• Technical skills and knowledge.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Literacy, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accountability.

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.

The closing date for applications is at 11:59pm on Thursday, 29 October 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.

Please contact Craig Toms - Supervisor - Sports Infrastructure - on 0439 740 *** within business hours.