About the Opportunity
Parkes Shire Council is looking fora
Specialist Plant Operator - Street Sweeper
i in the Operations team
In this role you will safely and efficiently operate and service Council's Street Sweeper, ensuring streets, kerbs, gutters and drainage systems throughout Parkes and the Shire villages are maintained to a high standard.
Key functions include undertaking street sweeping and associated maintenance activities, responding to call-outs and emergency situations and ensuring all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and Council policies and procedures.
Further information on the role is contained in the Specialist Plant Operator - Street Sweeper Position Description.
About You
The successful applicant requires strong communication and teamwork skills. To be successful in this position you will need:
Current and maintained NSW Driver's Licence
SafeWork NSW Construction induction (White Card)
Demonstrated experience in the operation of mobile plant
It will be highly favourable if you possess any of the following:
Certificate III in Civil Construction
Traffic Control Qualifications: Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control plans
Other Plant Operation certificates
Current First Aid Certificate
Benefits
The appointment will be in accordance with the
Local Government (State) Award
and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.
This role is classified as Grade 7 with a salary range of $***** to $***** per hour, equating to a starting annual salary of approximately $64,360 depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits of working at Council include:
Garbage and Sewer Allowance of $***** per week
38 hour working week and a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
Four (4) weeks of Annual Leave per year
One (1) week of My Leave per year
Access to Long Service Leave after five years
Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)




Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Relaxed regional lifestyle
Work/Life balance
And more!
In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.
Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.
About Parkes Shire Council
Since its establishment in January ****, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and skilled workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.
We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO *****, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.
If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.
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📌 Specialist Plant Operator - Street Sweeper (New South Wales)
🏢 Parkes Shire Council
📍 New South Wales