We are seeking to fill two (2) full-time permanent Plant Operator Level 1 positions. This role involves operating plant equipment (over 30 hp) for maintenance and construction tasks across Council’s parks & reserves. The position also includes general gardening duties, scheduled mowing, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring high work standards and quality customer service. Strong communication with supervisors and flexibility to perform other duties as directed are essential.
About the role:
* Operate and maintain park and plant equipment.
* Keep work standards high and records accurate.
* Communicate clearly with Supervisors.
* Do mowing and general garden work when needed.
* Provide good customer service and complete other tasks as directed.
What's on offer:
* 2 Permanent / Full-time positions
* a base salary ranging from $56,135 per annum with competency-based increments up to $63,620 per annum, plus 12% super
* 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
* training and development opportunities
* flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
* generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
* Can confidently operate the required plant and machinery.
* Understands workplace safety and basic maintenance systems.
* Communicates clearly in both speaking and writing.
* Keeps accurate records and stays organised.
* Works well alone and as part of a team, with a current drivers licence.
About us:
* Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
* The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
* Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
* Join an. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
These two positions are based in Tweed Heads and Tweed Coast, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 6 March 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
* Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
* Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
Immunisations:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
* Have your Resume document ready to go.
* Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
* You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
* Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
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Selection Criteria:
* Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
* Outline your experience using plant and machinery on the job.
* How do you make sure you're working safely and following maintenance procedures? Provide examples.
* How do you usually communicate with your team or supervisor, both verbally and in writing? Provide examples.
* What’s your approach to keeping accurate records in your work?
* Give an example of a time when you worked independently and as part of a team to get a job done.
* Do you hold a current vehicle drivers licence?
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