Plant Operator - Conservation & Pest Management

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• Conservation & Pest Management 3463 | Parks & Recreation Services | Charlton Depot Closing date: 12/03/2026 ARE

YOU A PLANT OPERATOR INTERESTED IN BRINGING YOUR SKILLS TO A TEAM THAT LOOKS AFTER OUR BUSHLAND PARKS AND FIRE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES?

About Conservation & Pest Management Operating within the Parks & Recreation branch, the Conservation & Pest Management team is a dynamic and focused group that has general responsibility for the control of invasive plants on Council roads, maintenance of invasive animal fences, and for the delivery of other invasive plant and animal programs and projects. The team also manages Council's bushland parks and assists in prescribed burning operations. Working throughout the Region, individual teams are responsible for different tasks, and also work together to assist each other, with a strong culture of collaboration and support. About the position The Plant Operator C&PM is part of the Firebreak Management team within the Parks and Recreation branch. The team oversees three dam estates, a range of rural and urban parks, and several escarpment parks across the region. These areas support a range of recreational activities and hold significant conservation value, requiring tailored fire and biosecurity management while upholding community expectations, safety, and wellbeing. The Plant Operator C&PM will undertake tasks to deliver the desired levels of service for fire management trails and control lines within the Toowoomba regional Bushland Parks and Dam Estate, including the maintenance of fire management assets. They may also be called upon to assist in other tasks and activities with other bushland park operations. Plant Operators will work under general supervision. The base wage rate for this position is $1,257.27 gross per week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation. This is a Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton. Work a 9 day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off. Work in a safety-conscious organisation

• home safe every day! Professional development and learning opportunities. Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation. Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance. Active social club
• TRC Employee's Association. Access to the Fitness Passport Program
• providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership. Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks. Employee Assistance Program
• free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems. How to be successful in this position
• Success Criteria To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application.

How to apply To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you answer all of 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 Simon Bannister

• Coordinator Conservation & Pest Management Operations
• on 0428 183 896 within business hours.

Closing date The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Thursday, 12 March 2026.

PLEASE NOTE

Our system will be unavailable to submit applications from 6

• 8 March 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.

Attachments:

• Position Description
• Plant Operator C&PM (3463).pdf
• TRC Values and Behaviours.

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