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1. Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
2. Current "HR" Licence + Plant operators' Certificates of Competency
3. LGE 5 ($61,097 per annum + superannuation)
* Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
* Current "HR" Licence + Plant operators' Certificates of Competency
* LGE 5 ($61,097 per annum + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
Although this role will work predominantly on the Skidsteer, this position plays a key role operating a range of plant and trucks on road construction and maintenance works. This will include:
* Formulate plans of work as a part of the job analysis for individual projects and complete pre-start and pre-work checks to ensure the safe operation of all plant and trucks.
* Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and condition of trucks and plant which includes completing routine condition inspections, the reporting of faults or breakdowns, secure storage, cleaning and minor maintenance and repairs.
* Assist construction and maintenance personnel with labouring activities while onsite for Construction and Maintenance projects.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
Mandatory
* Current "HR" driver's licence.
* Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
* RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations.
Desirable
* Experience in the operation of a range of plant (road roller/skid steer/backhoe/mini excavator) to achieve construction tolerance for local authority works.
* Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training course.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks to achieve set outcomes and ability to create effective working relationships to ensure team objectives are met.
* Knowledge and experience in the efficient and safe operation of heavy ridged vehicles and other item of plant; including servicing requirements and prestart checks and basic mechanical knowledge associated with day-to-day maintenance of plant and trucks.
* Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance practices associated with the development and maintenance of municipal infrastructure.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 18 June 2025
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
Attachments
* N01116, N01117, N01119, N01128-N01132, N01434_Plant Operator_LGE5_Updated Template_10092024_PD.pdf
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
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