Plant Operator Level 1 - Linemarking and Signage

Tweed Shire Council is on the lookout for a dependable and safety-conscious Plant Operator to join our team. This is a great opportunity to take on a hands-on role where you’ll be out and about across the Shire—transporting staff, equipment and materials, operating plant for linemarking and signage works and keeping machinery in top shape.

About the role:

• Responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of plant and associated equipment.
• Must have a solid knowledge of the Tweed Shire road network and be able to work unsupervised.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors and provide necessary information as required.
• Work cooperatively with other work gangs and positions to complete tasks as directed by the Supervisor.
• Operate plant safely and efficiently, following Council’s safety procedures and State Licence Regulations.
• Perform non-driving duties with the Linemarking/Signage Gang when the plant is idle or under repair.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Supervisor within the scope of the role.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $54,500 per annum with competency-based increments up to $58,765 per annum, plus 11.5% 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:

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills to read instructions, complete records, and communicate effectively.
• Current WorkCover competency certificates for relevant plant and machinery.
• Valid driver’s and Medium Rigid licence.
• Proven experience operating, maintaining and cleaning plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Exhibit the ability to collaborate effectively, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive work environment.

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 employer of choice. 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:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 13 June 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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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.

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. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Provide an example of how in your previous roles, you demonstrated competency in reading instructions and completing records.
2. Describe how you previously applied your competency with WorkCover certificates for relevant plant and machinery.
3. Do you hold a current driver's licence and Medium Rigid licence?
4. Describe your experience in safely and efficiently operating, maintaining and cleaning plant and equipment.
5. Provide an example of how you’ve previously supported colleagues and contributed to a positive work environment.

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