Our Malanda team is looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join the Road Services Department as a full-time permanent Plant Operator.

The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Council's truck and plant (primarily Water Truck) for road construction and maintenance projects and for providing a high standard of operational and maintenance labouring skills throughout the Tablelands Region.

About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)

TRC is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team setting, and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.

Tablelands Regional Council offers:

- Flexible Working Conditions - we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
- Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
- Career Progression - we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
- Equal Remuneration - we offer equal employment opportunities.

Applications Close 5pm, Tuesday 18 August 2026

- Base salary package from $63,250.75 per annum ($2,432.72 per fortnight)
- A range of allowances included in base salary
- Attractive work/life balance - 76 hour / 9-day fortnight (fortnightly RDO)
- Flexible working arrangements with RDO incentive
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
- Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
- Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
- Discounted health insurance available

PositionQueries

For more information about the role please contact Darryl Barclay Foreperson Maintenance during office hours - .





We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Personal Details * Required field

- First name *
- Last name *
- E-mail *

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- Street *
- Street Cont.
- City, Town or Suburb *
- Postcode or Zipcode *
- Country *
- State, Region or Province *
- LinkedIn URL

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Questions

Please indicate when you would be able to commence in this position if you were the successful applicant? *

- Immediately
- 1-2 weeks
- 2-3 weeks

Do you have the legal right to work in Australia for the duration of this role? *

- Yes - Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- Yes - VISA/Working Rights Holder
- No

Do you understand if successful, you may be required to participate in a pre-employment medical and/ or drug and alcohol testing? *

- Yes
- No

Do you understand if successful, you may be required to complete a Criminal History check? *

- Yes
- No

Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? *

- Yes
- No
- Do not wish to disclose

I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to the Position Specific Conditions outlined in the Position Description. *

- Yes

Do you have a valid drivers licence? *

- C Class
- LR Light Rigid
- MC Multi Combination
- None of the Above

Select the qualifications you currently hold from the 'mandatory' list below *

- General Construction Induction (White/Blue) Card
- Traffic Control
- Water Truck TicketSkid Steer Ticket
- None of the above

Select the qualifications you currently hold from the 'desirable' list below. *

- Level II Chainsaw
- First Aid & CPR
- Traffic Management Implementation
- None of the above
- Please refer to the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria in detail. Provide as much information as possible to demonstrate how your work history, skills and experience align with the selection criteria and use clear examples where possible to support your responses. *

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