Labourer/ Plant Operator

15 hours ago

Bathurst, Australia Bathurst Regional Council Full time

**About the role**

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer.

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating machinery, and being part of a team that helps keep public spaces beautiful, safe, and enjoyable for everyone? As a Plant Operator / Labourer in Council’s Recreation Section, you’ll work as a team to maintain and improve local parks, playgrounds, green spaces and tree assets.

You'll be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and high standards of work while enjoying the work-life balance and benefits that come with the local government sector role.

**Key Requirements**
- Engaging in hands-on tree maintenance activities including pruning, removals, and planting
- Driving and operating trucks, including truck and Elevated Work Platform (EWP), and a variety of plant equipment
- To provide labouring and other related duties within the Recreation Section as required.
- To ensure that safe working procedures are observed and adhered to

**What We’re Looking For**
- Practical skills and experience in tree maintenance or similar outdoor work
- Ability to operate plant equipment confidently and safely
- A team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
- Commitment to safe work practices and public safety

**What we can offer**
- Work/Life Balance
- Rostered day off every second week
- Generous leave entitlements
- Corporate gym membership
- Employee education assistance
- Access to training and professional development opportunities
- Access to confidential employee assistance program

To view the Position Summary click here

This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

**Salary**:$1,044.00 to $1,096.90 per week + superannuation + allowances

**Position Status**:Permanent Full-time

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

**Application closing date**: Sunday, 25 May 2025, at 11.30pm

**Contact Officer**: Adrian Potts - 02 6333 6283
- Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported._
- We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse._

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