Plant Operator

ARE YOU A SKILLED PLANT
OPERATOR?
JOIN OUR GRASS CONTROL TEAM AND BUILD A STABLE AND FULFILLING
CAREER

About the position

As a Plant Operator in the grass
control section of the Parks & Recreation Services Branch, your
primary responsibility is to efficiently operate plant and
equipment, in line with Council policies, to control and manage
vegetation within the Toowoomba Region's Open Space areas.
This role encompasses the safe operation and maintenance of various
machinery while also providing occasional supervision to casual
work teams from time to time during peak operational
periods.

This position will work under
limited supervision.

• The base wage rate for
  this position is $1,257.27 gross per 38 hour week, plus
  17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%
  superannuation.
• This is a Permanent
  Full time position based at our Principal Depot in
  Charlton.
• Accrue up to 4 weeks' flex time to be taken as
  leave.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every
  day
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your
  superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health
  insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee's
  Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access
  to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure
  facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide
  confidential counselling services for employees and their
  families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success
Criteria

1. Hold the mandatory
   qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under
   the 'Success Criteria' in the
   Position Description.
2. Proficiency in plant and equipment maintenance, including
   recognising and/or identifying faults or issues.
3. Knowledge of pre-start procedures and the ability to ensure
   that machinery is in safe and working condition before
   operation.
4. Proficiency in maintaining maintenance records, tracking
   equipment usage, and reporting issues.
5. Knowledge of practices to minimise equipment downtime and
   an understanding of troubleshooting techniques to identify and
   address equipment issues promptly.
6. Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety systems and
   process and a willingness and ability to engage with a specific
   understanding of Council procedures.
7. Demonstrated numeracy,
   written and oral communication skills.
8. Good customer service
   skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice
   in a helpful and supportive manner.
9. Demonstrated ability to
   effectively lead a small team during peak operational periods,
   ensuring cooperative, safe, and ethical work practices, with
   discretion in selecting and organising work processes and
   resources.
10. Strong commitment to
    fostering teamwork and collaboration within the team to achieve
    common goals.
11. Ability to perform
    physical laboring tasks and to complete work neatly and
    efficiently in terms of expected standards of
    service.
12. Understanding of and
    commitment to Council's Organisational Value and
    Behaviour of Accountability.

How to
apply

To apply, please submit your
current resume and ensure you answer all
of the application questions.

The preferred candidate will be required to
undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical
assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine
occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may
not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined
above.

Visit our website  for information on how
to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. 
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further
information

Please contact Mark Cronk - Supervisor
Grass Control - on within business hours.

Closing
date

The closing
date for applications is at 11:45pm on Wednesday, 15 October
2025.

About
Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich
traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural
history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest
inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and
acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.
The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat
Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive
infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense
of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most
family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a
regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately
1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent
customer service to the community, residents and visitors
throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon
attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a
wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop
your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited
agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No
response will be provided.

Attachments:

- Position Description - Plant Operator

- TRC Values and