Plant Operator

2 days ago

Lane Cove, Australia Lane Cove Council Full time $63,000 - $73,500 per year
  • Regular RDOs
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Great team and generous employee benefits

About the company

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council
seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an
exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Plant Operator to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and
diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide "best value" services and
facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives
and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear
from you.

About the role

Reporting to the Works Engineer, you will be responsible for operating various items of plant to support the maintenance and construction of Council's infrastructure and associated assets.

About you

The
successful candidate will have:

  • A current MR drivers license;
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively operating a Backhoe;
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively operating a 3 tonne Excavator or equivalent; and
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively operating a Tip Truck (up to 7 tonnes).

What we offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills,
experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie
at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

  • Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
  • An employee wellness
    program and discounted gym memberships
  • Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
  • Extensive professional development and training opportunities
  • The convenience of being situated
    right beside the leafy Blackman Park on the Lane Cove river

How to apply:

Please click on "Apply now" and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description.

Salary range:

From $1219 per week (+ super) to $1412 per week (+ super) dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable
candidate.

Closing date:

Applications close Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

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