3257 | Parks & Recreation Services | Charlton Depot

About the position

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.

This position will work underlimited supervision.

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

What we offer

- Work in a safety-consciousorganisation - home secure every day!
- Professional development andlearning opportunities.
- Salary sacrificingopportunities to boost your superannuation.
- Corporate discounts onselected private health insurance.
- Access to the Fitness PassportProgram - providing access to a wide range of local health,fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
- Free Flu Vaccinations and SkinChecks.




- Employee Assistance Program –free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services foremployees and their families going through personal orwork-related problems.

What you'll bring

- WHS Competency (WhiteCard ) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in theconstruction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness toobtain prior to commencement.
- Current ‘MR’ Driver’sLicence, or willingness to obtain within 3months.
- ACDC (Agricultural ChemicalsDistribution Control) Spraying certificate is highlydesirable.
- Working in Proximityto Traffic (Part 1 and 2), or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
- Demonstratedability to operate a variety of machinery, includingequipment with a range of power capacities.
- Interpersonal andCommunication Skills.
- Leadership and TeamworkSkills.
- The ability to performphysical laboring tasks.

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.

Closing date

The closingdate for applications is at 11:59pm on Monday, 19 October2026.

For further information

Please contact Robert Smithson -Plant Operator - on within business hours.

Council does not accept unsolicitedagency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. Noresponse will be provided.

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📌 Plant Operator - Parks & Recreation (Charlton)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Charlton