BRING YOUR PLANT OPERATOR SKILLS TO THE TEAM THAT HELPS MAINTAIN FIREBREAK SAFETY FOR OUR COMMUNITY

About the position

The Plant Operator C&PM is required to ensure that staff; members of the public; and other stakeholders, remain safe while achieving the efficient delivery of the desired levels of service for firebreaks within the Toowoomba region. Primarily the incumbent is responsible for the operation of plant and equipment throughout the Toowoomba region. They may also be called upon to assist with other bushland park operations.

This position will work under limited supervision.

• The base wage rate for this position is $1,129.62 gross per week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Work a 9 day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• 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.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

1. Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description (see below).
2. A willingness to learn and undertake all aspects of bushland park maintenance.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate as an effective member of a larger bushland management team in order to meet agreed performance and service standards. Including:
   • Ability to operate and maintain plant/machinery (consistent with qualifications held/required) to the principles of best practice and Council standards; and
   • Ability to understand directions and to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; and
   • Ability to complete and record daily works neatly and correctly whilst under remote supervision; and
   • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
4. Ability to undertake the work required to deliver outcomes and to perform intensive labouring duties on a daily basis and administration of agricultural chemicals.
5. Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Accountability.

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 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 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.