Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Join Ku-ring-gai Council as a Plant Operator - Depot, supporting essential depot operations through heavy plant operation, material handling, waste management and general depot maintenance.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Operating Council’s front-end loader to undertake material handling and depot maintenance tasks.
- Loading and unloading trucks, plant and materials, and coordinating deliveries to designated material bays.
- Monitoring, sorting and managing waste materials to prevent contamination and support recycling processes.
- Maintaining accurate records of material deliveries, dispatches and waste generated.
- Inspecting and maintaining depot grounds, buildings, gardens, car parks and material storage areas.
- Ensuring drainage pits and trench drains are clear of debris and reporting damage or defects.
- Maintaining plant and equipment, reporting faults and ensuring equipment is kept in good working condition.
- Undertaking general cleaning, litter removal,



weed control and other depot housekeeping activities.
- Following workplace health and safety requirements, risk assessments, safe work procedures and traffic management controls.
- Identifying and reporting workplace hazards, incidents and environmental risks.
- Completing required documentation, timesheets, work orders and daily risk assessments.
- Working collaboratively with team members, supervisors, contractors and other Council staff to support effective depot operations.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

- A current licence or relevant certification to operate a front-end loader, with MR and forklift licences.
- A current White Card and Blue Card.
- Confined Spaces certification.
- AQF Level 3 qualification in chemical handling.
- A minimum of five years’ experience operating heavy plant equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to load and unload materials efficiently and safely.
- 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

Closes: 11:30pm, 26/10/2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer

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📌 Plant Operator - Depot (Ku-ring-gai Council)
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