Tamworth Regional Council

Specialist Operator (Multiple Positions)

Specialist Operator (Multiple Roles)

Location:  Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Operate specialised plant on diverse civil projects while building your expertise
• Put your skills and experience to work delivering meaningful outcomes for the community
• Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities to lead and mentor others

COULD THIS BE YOU?

You are a skilled and reliable operator with experience in civil construction and maintenance activities. You take pride in your work, have strong time management and organisational skills, and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes from start to finish.

You bring experience operating specialised plant and equipment, along with a solid understanding of road construction, maintenance practices, and safety requirements.

A strong team player, you’re equally confident working independently or supporting and guiding others on-site. You value safe work practices, communicate effectively, and are motivated to contribute to projects that benefit the wider community.

The Specialist Operator - Plant is responsible for:

• Expertly operate and carry out daily maintenance inspections and servicing for purpose built plant and trucks;
• Apply specialist skills in undertaking a variety of operational civil construction and maintenance activities;
• Coordinate staff and control worksites to ensure activities are undertaken in the appropriate sequence and to the required standard, as required. 

The Specialist Operator - CBD is responsible for:

• Expertly operate and carry out daily maintenance and servicing for purpose built plant and trucks;
• Apply specialist skills in undertaking a variety of operational maintenance activities within the Tamworth CBD and beyond as required;
• Undertake routine inspections on CBD infrastructure;
• Engage with contractors undertaking maintenance and renewal works within the CBD;
• As required, coordinate and control staff on the work site to ensure activities are undertaken in the
  appropriate sequence and to the required standard; and
• Assist in the training and/or instruction of staff in operation plant and equipment.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Certificate III in Civil Construction, (or similar qualification) or equivalent experience
• Light Rigid (LR) Driver Licence
• WHS Construction Induction Card
• SafeWork Traffic Control Certificate - Implement Traffic Control Plans;
• Immunisations for Hepatitis A & B, Q Fever & Tetanus or willingness to obtain

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jonathon Dunlop, Senior Operations Engineer, on 0491 118 841.

Salary range: Grade 8 - $1,190.10 - $1,287.90 per week plus superannuation and allowances for a 38 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pmTuesday, 28 April 2026

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!  It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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