Plant Operator

3 days ago

Ballina, Australia Ballina Shire Council Full time

**ABOUT US**:

- _ Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment._
- Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
- **ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- **Position**
- Council is offering a great opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic and experienced individuals to work effectively with the team to provide quality horticultural maintenance services within our open spaces assets.
- The key responsibility of this position is to safely and efficiently operate a zero turn mower to maintain a variety of open spaces and reserves throughout the shire.
- **To be successful you will bring**- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Class LR driver licence (highly desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in horticulture labouring.
- Demonstrated experience in the operation of various plant and equipment items related to the horticulture industry, with experience in hitching and unhitching of trailers and equipment.
- Basic mechanical, equipment and plant knowledge with proven experience in and ability to undertake basic plant maintenance.
- Proven good communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-skilled team meeting agreed goals and deadlines.

**The rewards**- A salary range of $57,400 to $65,900 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills and experience.
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a 9 day fortnight working arrangement.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
- Provision of uniform and PPE.
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.-
- **Applications close**
- 11.30pm on Friday 21 November 2025
- **Specific enquiries**
- Will Bennett | Team Leader Open Spaces | 1300 864 444

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