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About the position

The Plant Operator (Multiskilled) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of plant and equipment within Toowoomba Regional Council. Plant Operators work on a range of construction and maintenance sites assisting with the delivery of various key projects

This position primarily operates a wheeled loader.

About the team

The Plant Operator (Multiskilled) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of plant and equipment within Toowoomba Regional Council. Plant Operators work on a range of construction and maintenance sites assisting with the delivery of various key projects.

What we offer

- Permanent full time based at Charlton, and operating across the Toowoomba Region
- The base wage rate for this position is $35.54 gross per hour, with a base fortnightly rate of $2,701.33.
- Enjoy additional benefits with 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Standard work hours are from 6.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
- Find more time for work-life balance in a nine (9) day fortnight working arrangement.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
- Active Social Club - Join a friendly community of like-minded individuals with Council's Employee Association and gain access to regular social events!
- Fitness Passport - Access to the Fitness Passport program providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities all in one single membership!
- Employee Assistance Program - Free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
- Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

How to be successful in this position

Hold the following mandatory qualifications, training and experience:

Mandatory:

- Current Heavy Combination ‘HC’ Class Drivers Licence.
- WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- SWNELP - Safe Work Near Electrical Live Parts or if not held,



to be obtained within three (3) months of commencement.
- TLIF0009 - Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) unit competency, or if not held, to be obtained within three (3) months of commencement.
- Experience in operating related plant, including driving and operating trucks, on construction sites.

Desirable:

- WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LL’ Front-end Loader (>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (or equivalent).
- WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LB’ Front-End Loader Backhoe (>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (or equivalent).
- WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LE’ Excavator (>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (or equivalent).
- WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LR’ Road Roller (>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (or equivalent).
- WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LS’ Skid Steer Loader (>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (or equivalent).
- WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LG’ Civil Construction Grader (>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (or equivalent).
- Current Multi-Combination “MC” Class Driver’s Licence.
- Dogging (DG) High Risk Work Licence.

For more details about the position, please ensure you download a copy of the Position Description (through the TRC Jobs Board).

How to apply

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you have answered all application questions.

Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply.





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.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Curt Batterham - Fleet Logistics Controller on (07) 4696 7*** within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday 2 August 2026.

About Fleet & Logistics

The Logistics Operations team provides a range of heavy vehicles, plant and equipment for internal wet or dry hire to the internal areas of Council. Plant Operators (Multiskilled) have the opportunity to work on an extensive range of job sites, from major construction to operational jobs, providing an opportunity to experience the varied works Council has to offer.

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.

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