Plant Operator Level 1 at Tweed Shire Council

Job Description:

Latest job information from Tweed Shire Council for the position of Plant Operator Level 1. If the Plant Operator Level 1 vacancy in Murwillumbah NSW matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Tweed Shire Council for the position of Plant Operator Level 1 below matches your qualifications.

Join our team as a versatile Plant Operator, responsible for operating and maintaining a wide range of civil machinery—including forklifts, rollers, sweepers, trucks and more—across the shire. This hands-on role requires independence, a strong safety focus, and the ability to support labouring tasks and collaborate with teams to meet operational needs.

• Operate and maintain a wide range of plant and machinery, including forklifts, rollers, sweepers, tip trucks and other civil equipment as required.
• Navigate independently to various work sites across the shire, using sound knowledge of the local road network.
• Follow Council's safety procedures and comply with all relevant State Licence Regulations and Traffic Laws.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors and collaborate with other crews to complete tasks efficiently.
• Perform labouring duties when equipment is idle or under repair, with flexibility to work outside normal hours if rostered.

• 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).

• Sound literacy and numeracy skills to read job instructions, equipment manuals and accurately complete records such as run sheets, safety checks, and timesheets.
• Proven competency in operating a variety of civil plant and machinery, including trucks (MR/HR Licence), sweepers, mowers, rollers and forklifts (High Risk Work Licence).
• Skilled in routine plant maintenance and cleaning procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a crew.
• Holds a current General Construction Induction Card (White Card) and relevant licences/accreditations, including ChemCert for spray truck operation.

• 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 . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

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

Friday 29 August 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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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.

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. 

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. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2. Do you hold any of the following licences/accreditations including: MR/HR Licence, ChemCert chemical spray accreditation, C Licence, National High Risk Work Licence, General Construction Induction Card (White Card)? Please describe.
3. Describe your literacy and numeracy skills, including a recent example of when you have had to read job instructions, equipment manuals and complete records such as run sheets, safety checks and timesheets? 
4. Please describe your experience in operating a variety of civil plant and machinery, including trucks (MR/HR), sweepers, mowers, rollers, and/or forklifts? 
5. Can you describe a time when you performed routine maintenance and cleaning on plant equipment? How did you ensure the equipment remained safe and operated efficiently throughout the process? 
6. How would you describe your communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment? 

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Job Info:

• Company: Tweed Shire Council
• Position: Plant Operator Level 1
• Work Location: Murwillumbah NSW
• Country: AU

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