About the role
Plant Operator / Labourer within Council's Recreation Section, you will be required to undertake general tree maintenance activities and a variety of work programs associated with Council's Tree Maintenance Crew including driving the crew's truck and other plant. Other activities required will involve labouring duties within the Recreation Section as required.
Duties will include tree removal & pruning, tree planting, playground maintenance & installations, general park labouring activities, other maintenance duties associated with the Recreation Section and providing relief operation of other plant as required.
Key Requirements
* Ability to carry out various tree works and other projects related to the Tree Maintenance Crew.
* To competently operate a truck & EWP truck, as well as other plant associated with the tree crew and the Recreation Section to a satisfactory standard.
* To provide labouring and other related duties within the Recreation Section as required.
* To ensure that safe working procedures are observed and adhered to.
What we can offer
* Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
* Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs
* Corporate Gym Membership to Stay active and healthy
* Training & Development to expand your skills
* Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services whenever you need them
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This position requires a pre-employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.
Salary: $1,075.30 to $1,129.81 per week + 12% superannuation
Position Status: Permanent Full-time
Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every second week
Application closing date: Sunday, November 2 2025, at 11.30pm
Contact Officer: Council's Operations Manager – Parks
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
How to Apply
To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.
Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.