Plant Operator Labourer - Parks and Gardens (10848 & 10239)

Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Blackwater
Directorate: Operations
Remuneration: Stream B, Level 4 - 5: $87,381.37 to $88,697.53 per annum inclusive of superannuation & allowances.

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Plant Operator Labourer to join the Blackwater Parks and Gardens team.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to use your existing experience to develop new skills whilst working within a well-developed team. You will be responsible for a range of duties including horticulture maintenance, arboriculture maintenance, mowing, whipper snipping and weed management across the various parks, gardens, facilities and urban streetscapes. 

If you have an eagerness to work outdoors and a passion for providing great spaces for your local community to enjoy, we want to hear from you!

In this busy role, your daily activities will include:

• Maintaining the various parks and gardens, urban streetscapes and facilities in the Central Highlands Region
• Operating lawn mowers, whipper snippers, tractors and other plant equipment
• Carrying out physical activities to maintain Parks and Gardens facilities 

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

• Minimum of Queensland C Class Provisional Licence (Manual)
• General Construction Induction Card
• ACDC Statement of Attainment and Commercial Operators licence (or ability to obtain).
• Working in Proximity to Traffic modules (or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated ability to undertake physical task associated with the position
• Sound standard of communication skills, including responding to routine enquires from the general public and fellow employees, and recording activities and standard information.

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.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme 
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport eligibility 

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:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

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:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference and licence checks

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: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 5.00pm.

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