Plant Operator - Streetsweeper
Job No:
TSC1653
Location:
Tweed Heads
About the role:
- Role is for the operation of Councils footpath sweeper, but may also be required to operate the street sweeper in the CBD areas.
- Role will entail working outside of Councils standard working hours requiring early morning starts. Relevant allowances are applicable.
- Help deliver and maintain roads, footpaths, cycleways, and stormwater systems for the Tweed community.
- Support a busy team that manages key transport and drainage infrastructure across the shire.
- Work in a growing region where new infrastructure is always in demand.
- Be part of a fast‑paced environment where priorities can change and teamwork matters.
- Contribute to projects that balance community needs with caring for the environment.
What's on offer:
- Full-time, permanent position
- 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:
- Able to read job instructions, manuals, and complete basic work records with confidence.
- Skilled in operating a range of civil plant and machinery safely and effectively.
- Capable of carrying out routine plant maintenance and cleaning to keep equipment in good condition.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work well as part of a team.
- Able to complete accurate daily records such as run sheets, safety checks, and timesheets on time.
- Holds a current General Construction Induction (White) Card.
- License requirement is minimum MR
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 may be based in Murwillumbah or Tweed Heads, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 27 2026 February 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
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.
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:
Required Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Tell us how your reading, writing, and numeracy skills help you follow instructions and complete work records.
- What civil plant or machinery have you operated?
TRANSPORT
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- 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
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- Roller, Tractor Mower (C Licence)
- Street and Footpath Sweeper (MR Licence)
- Forklift (National High Risk Work Licence)
- Give an example of how you work effectively as part of a team.
- How do you ensure daily records—like run sheets, safety checks, and timesheets—are completed accurately and on time?
- Do you hold a current White Card?
- Licence requirement is minimum MR, do you hold this?
Desirable:
- Sound knowledge of Tweed Shire road network. Provide details.
- Do you hold additional National High Risk Work Licences and/or RMS heavy vehicle licence (HR or HC) for other plant and machinery listed in this position description. Provide details.
- Experience in the operation of one or more additional plant and machinery listed in this position description. Provide details.
- Recent experience in civil construction e.g. drainage and concrete construction, and earthworks or relevant qualification e.g. Certificate III Construction. Provide details.
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