ARE YOU A SKILLED PLANT OPERATOR? JOIN OUR GRASS CONTROL TEAM AND BUILD A SECURE 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 www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs 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 0417 760 *** 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 (3359).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
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