ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB WITH PLENTY OF VARIETY AND GREAT LIFE/WORK BALANCE?

• $1,307.56 gross per week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Work a 9 day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.

About the position

The Plant Operator C&PM is part of the Firebreak Management team within the Parks and Recreation branch. The team oversees three dam estates, a range of rural and urban parks, and several escarpment parks across the region. These areas support a range of recreational activities and hold significant conservation value, requiring tailored fire and biosecurity management while upholding community expectations, safety, and wellbeing.

The Plant Operator C&PM will undertake tasks to deliver the desired levels of service for fire management trails and control lines within the Toowoomba regional Bushland Parks and Dam Estate, including the maintenance of fire management assets. They may also be called upon to assist in other tasks and activities with other bushland park operations.

Plant Operators will work under general supervision.

What we offer

• 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.

What you'll bring

• Current ‘C’ Class Manual Driver’s Licence.
• Competency certificate for the operation of a tractor up to 110kW.
• Possession of a current ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence, or a willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement.
• Possession of a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment (SOA) for the unit RIIMP0318F (Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations) or a willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC) or willingness to obtain within 3 months of commencement.
• Experience in the operation and daily maintenance of tractors (including implements), mowers and Skid Steer machinery up to 110kW in rough off-road conditions.
• The ability to identify a range of invasive plant species.
• High standards for the work you do.
• Good communication and customer service skills for your team, Council, and our community.
• Teamwork and accountability.

For more information, please read the Position Description attached below.

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.