Plant Operator (Tractor Slasher)

Council Jobs; Toowoomba Regional; In loco; AUD 39.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

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Skin Checks

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Assistance Program

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Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Plant Operator (Tractor Slasher) to join the Construction & Maintenance North team in Goombungee. You will safely operate and maintain plant and equipment, supporting regional construction and maintenance projects and performing labouring duties when needed.

The role requires WHS credentials, traffic awareness, and experience with tractors and loaders. A nine-day fortnight and health benefits are offered, along with vaccinations and an EAP program.

Competenze

• Current WHS Certificate of Competency or VOCs for Front-end Loader (>2L engine) or equivalent.
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001, or equivalent, or obtained prior to commencement.
• Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2 (or within 3 months).
• Substantial experience operating related plant including Tractor, Slasher and Front-End Loader.
• Sound numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Criminal History Check and pre-employment medical assessment may be required.

Mansioni

• Safely operate and maintain plant and equipment (Tractor, Slasher, Front-End Loader).
• Perform labouring duties when plant is idle.
• Contribute to construction and maintenance projects across Toowoomba Region.

Conoscenze

WHS Awareness

Front-end Loader CPCWHS1001

Traffic awareness Part 1/2

Plant operation experience

Numeracy and literacy

Criminal history check readiness

Formazione

WHS Certificate or VOCs for Front-end Loader

White Card CPCWHS1001

Strumenti

Tractor operation

Slasher operation

Front-End Loader

Descrizione del lavoro

ENJOYTRACTORS? JOIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT TODAY AS A PLANT OPERATOR AND FINDGENUINE WORK / LIFE BALANCE!

Join ourConstruction and Maintenance North team as a Plant Operator(Tractor Slasher) today!

Beresponsible for the safe operation and maintenance of plant andequipment, such as Council Tractors and Slashersto ensure the delivery of construction and maintenance projectswithin the Toowoomba Region. Performing physical labouring dutiesin periods of low plant operation.

For fulldetails about this position, click here to download a copy of the PositionDescription.

About the position

• Permanent full time,based at Goombungee.
• $34.41per hour, $2,615.12 gross per fortnight.
• Thehours of work are from 6.00am to 3.00pm, Monday toFriday
• Enjoymore personal time with a nine (9) day fortnight workingarrangement.
• FreeFlu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Accessto the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a widerange of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with asingle membership.
• Employee AssistanceProgram - free 24 hour nationwide confidential counsellingservices for employees and their families going throughpersonal or work-related problems.

What you'll bring

• Current WHSCertificate of Competency or VOCs for ‘LL’ - Front-end loader(>2L engine capacity), or equivalent RIICompetency.
• WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safelyin the construction industry, or equivalent, or if not held, tobe obtained prior to commencement.
• Working in Proximityto Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2 (or within three (3) monthsof commencement).
• Substantial experiencein operating related plant, including the operation of aTractor, Slasher and Front-End Loader.
• Soundnumeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess the ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

About Construction & Maintenance North

TheConstruction & Maintenance North (CMN) Branch plays a crucial role in driving capital and operational works projects and across a predominantly rural road and stormwater infrastructure network.

The CMN team believes in fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment. While we encourage camaraderie and a friendly atmosphere, we also value professionalism and respect.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the community while enjoying the vibrant and picturesque surroundings of Toowoomba Region’s High Country and beyond.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm,Wednesday 18 November 2026.

About Council

TheToowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Ourlong and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba intoAustralia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townshipsin the council area and acting as a service centre for South WestQld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging newopportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education,health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growthhasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twicvoted in the top 5 most family friendly cities inAustralia.

ToowoombaRegional Council services a regional population of 178,500 andemploys a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated andpassionate about delivering excellent customer service to thecommunity, residents and visitors throughout the region. Werecognise that our success depends upon attracting and retainingskilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interestingchallenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Plant Operator (1445).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf