Plant Operator Level 1

Internal only - must be a Tweed Shire Council Employee

Eligibility

• Only Tweed Shire Council Employees are eligible to apply for this Expression of Interest.
• Spinifex Recruiting employees (labour hire staff), and Programmed Services employees (apprentices and trainees) are not eligible to apply.

Applications MUST be submitted via the Scout application form below, paper copies will not be accepted.

About the Role

This role will be part of a team of two who will focus directly on the CBD areas around Tweed.  This team will work in addition to the current maintenance activities in these areas, providing the additional attention that is required to keep the areas clean and tidy.  The position requires independent navigation across the shire, effective communication with Supervisors, and collaboration with other work teams. 

What’s on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $56,135 per annum with competency-based increments up to $63,620 per annum, plus 12% super
• Permanent / Full - time position
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance

We are seeking:

• Navigate the shire independently and work unsupervised with strong local knowledge.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and collaborate with other teams to get the job done.
• Follow safe work procedures and comply with traffic laws and licence regulations.
• Completion of labouring duties across the shire at various worksites as and when required
• Operation and maintenance of civil plant and machinery safely and efficiently across various worksites as and when required.

Where it's located:

This position in based in Tweed Heads, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Interviews may be held with candidates. 

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Supervisor, Angelo Putzolu (07) 5569 3132

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. 

Position closes: 

Friday 21 November 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).

Click here to view the Position Description

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.  Click here for more information.

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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. Please consider the below questions in relation to the position, and if interested complete the application form.
2. A current resume is required.
3. Applicants may be interviewed.
4. Review your expression of interest to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document. You can then COPY and PASTE your answers from Word into the below fields.

1. Literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to enable reading of job instructions, operation and maintenance manuals and to complete work records.
2. Provide one example of plant maintenance and cleaning procedures.
3. Give at least one example of your communication skills and the capacity to work as a member of a team.
4. Provide examples of your experience with preparing and maintaining accurate records within required timeframes, for example – daily run sheets, safety checks and timesheets.
5. Do you hold a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
6. Do you hold a current drivers licence (example HR, MR or C)? Please provide details. 
7. Competency in relevant civil plant and machinery:
   • TRANSPORT
   • Gang Truck, Single Axle Tip Truck, Flocon Truck, Chipper Truck (MR Licence)
   • Tandem Axle Tip Truck, Water Truck (HR Licence)
   • Spray Truck (MR Licence and current ChemCert chemical spray accreditation)

• • PLANT
  • Roller, Tractor Mower (C Licence)
  • Street and Footpath Sweeper (MR Licence)
  • Forklift (National High Risk Work Licence)

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