1474 | Fleet & Logistics | Charlton Depot

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About the position

ThePlant Operator(Multiskilled)is responsible for the safe and efficientoperation and maintenance of plant and equipment within ToowoombaRegional Council. Plant Operators work on a range of constructionand maintenance sites assisting with the delivery of various keyprojects

This positionprimarily operates a wheeled loader.

About the team

The PlantOperator (Multiskilled) is responsible for the secure and efficientoperation and maintenance of plant and equipment within ToowoombaRegional Council. Plant Operators work on a range of constructionand maintenance sites assisting with the delivery of various keyprojects.

What we offer

- Permanentfull-time based at Charlton, and operating across theToowoomba Region
- Thebase wage rate for this position is $35.54 gross per hour, with a base fortnightly rate of$2,701.33 .
- Enjoyadditional benefits with 17.5% annual leaveloading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Standard work hoursare from 6.00am to 3.00pm, Monday toFriday.
- Findmore time for work-life balance in a nine (9)day fortnight working arrangement.
- Professionaldevelopment and learning opportunities.
- Corporate discounts onselected private health insurance.
- Active SocialClub - Join a friendly community of like-mindedindividuals with Council's Employee Association and gain accessto regular social events!
- FitnessPassport - Access to the Fitness Passport programproviding access to a wide range of local health, fitness, andleisure facilities all in one single membership!
- EmployeeAssistance Program - Free 24 hour nationwideconfidential personal or work-related counselling services foremployees and their families.
- Workin a safety-conscious organisation - home safe everyday!

How to be successful in this position





Hold thefollowing mandatory qualifications, training andexperience:

Mandatory:

- WHSCompetency (White Card ) for CPCWHS1001 Prepareto work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, ora willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- SWNELP- Safe Work Near Electrical Live Parts or ifnot held, to be obtained within three (3) months ofcommencement.
- TLIF0009 - Ensure thesafety of transport activities (Chain ofResponsibility ) unit competency, or if not held, to beobtained within three (3) months of commencement.
- Experience in operating related plant, including driving and operatingtrucks, on construction sites.
- WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LL’ Front-end Loader(>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (orequivalent).
- WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LB’ Front-End LoaderBackhoe (>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (orequivalent).
- WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LE’ Excavator (>2Lengine capacity) or RII Competency (or equivalent).
- WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LR’ Road Roller (>2Lengine capacity) or RII Competency (or equivalent).
- WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LS’ Skid Steer Loader(>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (orequivalent).
- WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for ‘LG’ Civil ConstructionGrader (>2L engine capacity) or RII Competency (orequivalent).





Thepreferred candidate will be required to undertake a CriminalHistory Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assesstheir ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements ofthe position.

PLEASE NOTE: Yourapplication may not be considered if you do not follow theinstructions outlined above.

For further information

Pleasecontact Curt Batterham - Fleet Logistics Controller on within business hours.

Closingdate

Theclosing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday 2 August2026.

About Fleet & Logistics

TheLogistics Operations team provides a range of heavy vehicles, plantand equipment for internal wet or dry hire to the internal areas ofCouncil. Plant Operators (Multiskilled) have the opportunity towork on an extensive range of job sites, from major construction tooperational jobs, providing an opportunity to experience the variedworks Council has to offer.

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 Toowoombatwice voted 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.

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📌 Plant Operator (Multiskilled) (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Toowoomba Regional