Plant Operator - Level 5
Asset and Environmental Sustainability
Permanent Full Time
The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries. At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of more than 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values that shape our actions and behaviours.
About this chance
Our Asset and Environmental Sustainability portfolio has an opportunity for an experienced Plant Operator to provide plant operations in road construction, road maintenance and labouring duties as directed. The position is based at Beaudesert but you may be required to work from any of Council’s facilities within the Scenic Rim.
Key Responsibilities
- Operation of medium mechanical plant
- Carry out a pre-start safety checks and completion of fault report sheets
- Operation of UHF radio equipment
- Undertake daily general labouring duties in an efficient, effective and safe manner
- Operate small plant safely and only after being inducted in the proper use of this plant
- Comply with Council policies, procedures and instructions to deliver quality and safe services
About you
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a Heavy Rigid (HR) Class License
- Certificate of competency relevant to plant
- Current card for General Construction Induction
- Effective communication and numeracy skills including ability to liaise effectively with supervisors, the work team and the general public
What’s In it for you?
- A 9 day fortnight working a 38 hour working week
- $63,277.07 per annum + generous superannuation provisions
- Fantastic leave provisions, salary packaging benefits and a flexible, family friendly environment, discounted private health insurance and discounted gym membership
- Work in a region with unique natural landscapes, a hidden gem, not far from the major centres in SEQ
How to apply
If this sounds like the position for you, don’t delay - Apply now!
1. Cover Letter that tells us why YOU WANT this role. In addition, include your skills, experience and suitability. Be passionate! Be creative! Be specific! Max 2 pages.
2. Resume that provides a clear statement of your working history, relevant skills and key achievements (including specific examples of what you’ve done in the past).
Applications close: midday 07 October 2025
For more information contact [emailprotected]
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📌 Plant Operator
🏢 Scenic Rim Regional Council
📍 Beaudesert