Plant Operator

2 days ago

Ballina NSW, Australia BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL Full time $57,400 - $65,900 per year
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.
  • Basic digital literacy with experience and competence in computers and devices (e.g. tablet, iPhone) applications.
  • 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 |

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