Plant Operator (Roller) (1372)

JOIN AN ORGANISATION WITH A DIVERSE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

About the position

• Professional Team - Be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of plant and equipment within the Toowoomba Region.
• Permanent Full Time - Based at the Goombungee Depot.
• Great Pay - $34.41 per hour, with a gross wage of $1,307.56 per week.
• Competitive Benefits - Plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Regular Hours - 6.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Work-Life Balance - This position participates in a nine (9) day fortnight working arrangement. Enjoy an extra day off every fortnight!
• Active Social Club - Join a friendly community of like-minded individuals with Council's Employee Association and gain access to regular social events!
• Fitness Passport - Access to the Fitness Passport program providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities all in one single membership!
• Employee Assistance Program - Free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, specific to the position:

• Current ‘C” Class Manual Driver’s Licence.
• Current unrestricted ‘MR’ Medium Rigid Driver’s Licence, or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment.
• WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for “LR” Road Roller (>2L engine capacity), or RII Competency (or equivalent).
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent.
• Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2, or if not held, to be obtained within three (3) months of commencement.
• Substantial experience in operating related plant, including operating a Road Roller.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you have answered all the application questions.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Darren Webb - Coordinator Construction and Maintenance on (07) •••• •818 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday, 13 September 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.