Bathurst Regional Council

Labourer/ Plant Operator (Recreation)

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer.

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating machinery, and being part of a team that helps keep public spaces beautiful, safe, and enjoyable for everyone? As a Plant Operator / Labourer in Council’s Recreation Section, you’ll work as a team to maintain and improve local parks, playgrounds, green spaces and tree assets.

You'll be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and high standards of work while enjoying the work-life balance and benefits that come with the local government sector role.

Key Requirements

• Engaging in hands-on tree maintenance activities including pruning, removals, and planting
• Driving and operating trucks, including truck and Elevated Work Platform (EWP), and a variety of plant equipment

• To provide labouring and other related duties within the Recreation Section as required.
• To ensure that safe working procedures are observed and adhered to

What We’re Looking For

• Practical skills and experience in tree maintenance or similar outdoor work
• Ability to operate plant equipment confidently and safely
• A team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Commitment to safe work practices and public safety

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Rostered day off every second week
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership
• Employee education assistance
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential employee assistance program

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,044.00 to $1,096.90 per week + superannuation + allowances

Position Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every second week

Application closing date: Sunday, 25 May 2025, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Adrian Potts - 02 6333 6283

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.