Plant Operator Labourer - Parks and Gardens (10767 & 10322)

Work Type : Permanent Full Time (multiple positions)

Location : Emerald

Department : Operations

Remuneration : Stream B, Level 4 - 5 : $71,116.70 to $72,264.51 per annum + superannuation

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking Plant Operator Labourers to join out Emerald team. In this role you will be required to undertake a range of duties as directed by the Supervisor Parks and Gardens, or Coordinator Parks & Gardens, including maintenance to Council’s parks and garden assets and the operation of various plant and equipment in a safe manner.

In this busy role, you will support the organisation by :

• Daily responsibilities / tasks including resolving on the job issues to be carried out efficiently and effectively using education, experience, expertise and previous training, when deciding on the appropriate equipment and council procedure to use.
• Ensure safe and competent operation of all Council equipment, including carrying out regular maintenance checks.
• Awareness and preparation of a safe work area including all plant and equipment must be maintained at all times, ensuring the safety of employees and the public.
• When required to interact with members of the community do so in a polite and courteous manner.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess :

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.

Benefits Include :

To apply for this position :

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents :

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include :

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close : Friday 06 March 2026 at 5pm.

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