Plant Operator

2 days ago

Canley Heights, Australia Fairfield City Council Full time

**Closing date**: 11/07/2025 4:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Location**: Canley Heights

**Department**: Infrastructure Services

**Employment type**: Permanent Full Time

**THE POSITION**:
Fairfield City Council’s City Assets, Parks and Open Space department is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Plant Operator to join our Open Space Branch. This role involves using mowers, tractors, and weed spraying equipment to assist in the maintenance and upkeep of Council’s parks, gardens, and open spaces.

As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of Fairfield’s open spaces, providing essential services to the community. If you are motivated, proactive, and enjoy working as part of a team dedicated to maintaining and improving public spaces, we encourage you to apply.

**ESSENTIAL**:

- Current Class 1A driver’s licence
- Demonstrated experience operating large plant (Tractor) and equipment including operating out-front mowers plus attachments (typically 2 years).
- Operating minor plant and equipment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for completing necessary paperwork

**DESIRABLE**
- Certificate II in Horticulture, Local Government or Green Keeping or relevant industry experience
- Experience with operating weed spraying equipment
- Hold a current ‘Chemcert’ (Chemical Handling) qualification

**SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS**:

- Permanent positions, 76 hours per fortnight
- This position is a Grade B, salary range is $58,484 p.a. with progression to $62,949p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $68,468 p.a.
- A Uniform is provided
- On the job training will be provided

**FURTHER CONTACTS**

Enquiries regarding the position or a position description is available by contacting Daniel McDonald on 02 9725 0397

**CLOSING DATE**:4.00pm Friday 11 July 2025

**HOW TO APPLY**:
Applications must address the essential criteria in the position description. A Position Description is available from the contact person listed above. Applications should be addressed to Wayne Jackson Open Space Co-ordinator.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

**NOTES**:
Please upload documents in PDF format.

**PO BOX 21 BRAD CUTTS**

**FAIRFIELD NSW 1860 GENERAL MANAGER

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