About the role

The Plant Coordinator contributes to Council's operational success by ensuring that plant, fleet, and quarry resources are managed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, while maintaining high standards of legislative compliance, quality assurance, environmental management, and workplace safety.

Through effective coordination and leadership, the position supports the timely delivery of Council's infrastructure maintenance, construction, and service objectives.

Position Summary

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Essential Criteria

Provide strategic and operational support to the Works Section and other operational units within the Engineering Services Department through the effective planning, scheduling, allocation, and monitoring of Council-owned and hired plant and equipment. This includes:

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- Maximising plant utilisation and operational efficiency across all work programs.

- Coordinating plant allocation to ensure the timely delivery of maintenance, construction, and emergency response activities.

- Monitoring plant availability, utilisation rates, downtime, and operational performance.

- Managing plant hire arrangements and contractor interfaces to ensure cost-effective service delivery.

- Identifying opportunities to improve fleet productivity and reduce operational costs.

- Supporting long-term plant replacement and fleet management planning.

What We Can Offer

Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every second week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs





Fitness Passport to stay active and healthy

Training & Development to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

Want To Know More?

Salary: $1,679.70 to $1,764.87 per week + 12% superannuation

Position Status: Permanent – Full time

Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every second week

Application closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Chris Schumacher – 6333 6223

How to Apply?

To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.

You can save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date. Unfortunately, applications that are not completed by the closing date and time will not be considered.

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a versatile, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

📌 Plant Coordinator (Bathurst)
🏢 Bathurst Regional Council
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