Job Description

BRINGYOUR SKILLS TO A TALENTED TEAM WITH OUTSTANDING WORK/LIFEBALANCE

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- $1,307.56grossper week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation.
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- Permanent Full timeposition based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
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- Accrue up to 4 weeks' flex time to be taken as leave.
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About the position

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As a Plant Operator in the grasscontrol section of the Parks & Recreation Services Branch, yourprimary responsibility is to efficiently operate plant andequipment, in line with Council policies, to control and managevegetation within the Toowoomba Region's Open Space areas. Thisrole encompasses the safe operation and maintenance of variousmachinery while also providing occasional supervision to casualwork teams from time to time during peak operational periods.

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In this position, you will workunder limited supervision.

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What we offer

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- Work in a safety-consciousorganisation - home safe every day!
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- Professional development andlearning opportunities.
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- Salary sacrificingopportunities to boost your superannuation.
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- Corporate discounts onselected private health insurance.
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- Access to the Fitness PassportProgram - providing access to a wide range of local health,fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
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- Free Flu Vaccinations and SkinChecks.
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- Employee Assistance Program –free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services foret employees and their families going through personal orwork-related problems.
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What you'll bring

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- WHS Competency (WhiteCard) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in theconstruction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness toobtain prior to commencement.
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- Current 'MR' Driver'sLicence, or willingness to obtain within 3months.
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- ACDC (Agricultural ChemicalsDistribution Control) Spraying certificate is highlydesirable.
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- Working in Proximityto Traffic (Part 1 and 2), or willingness to obtainwithin 3 months.
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- Demonstrated abilityto operate a variety of machinery, including equipmentwith a range of power capacities, and to perform physicallabouring tasks.
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- Communication and customerservice skills.
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- Leadership and teamworkskills.
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- Accountability.
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Please see thePosition Description for more detailed information.

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The preferred candidate will be required toundertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medicalassessment to assess their ability to perform the genuineoccupational requirements of the position.

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PLEASE NOTE: Your application maynot be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlinedabove.

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Closingdate

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The closingdate for applications is at 11:59pm on Monday, 7 September2026.

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For furtherinformation

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Please contact John D'Arcy - CoordinatorParks Infrastructure Services - on 0448 112 *** within businesshours.

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Attachments:

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- Position Description - Plant Operator (3350).pdf
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- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
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📌 Plant Operator - Parks & Recreation (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Toowoomba Regional