Position Vacant – Plant Operator (Water Cart) x 2 – PV 7/25 – 1 Tenterfield, 1 Northern.

Tenterfield Shire Council

Position Vacant

Applications are invited for the below positions:

Plant Operator (Water Cart) x2 – PV 7/25

Salary Range (Broadband): $56,144.48p.a – $64,651.56p.a + Allowances + 11.5% superannuation.

Tenterfield Shire is seeking 2 highly motivated experienced Plant Operators (Water Cart) on a full-time basis to fill our current position vacancies. One position is based in Tenterfield, and the other position is based in the Northern area of the Shire.

As an experienced operator, you will be responsible for undertaking road construction and maintenance activities for the Tenterfield Shire, operating and maintaining plant in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the Works Program objectives and requirements.

Applicants will possess relevant qualifications/competencies, a HR Licence and demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge, have a great attitude and have the ability to work within our diverse teams. Applicants must also have a willingness to undertake Grader Operations and relieve when required.

Experienced operators within the Northern areas of Urbenville, Liston, Legume are encouraged to apply, along with those from Tenterfield.

Tenterfield Shire offers a supportive workplace culture built around our values of “ICARE”, with fantastic working conditions and a range of additional benefits to help you enjoy life in our local community, including:

· 9 day fortnight;

· 15 days accumulative annual sick leave;

· 4 weeks Annual Leave;

· Annual performance appraisals and Award increases;

· Further learning and development opportunities;

· Access to onsite monthly counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Further information and details can be obtained in Council’s Position Information Package, or by contacting Manager Works, Maintenance Works Coordinator or Manager Workforce, Safety, Risk & Records on 02 6736 6000 (during business hours).

Applications addressing the selection criteria should be emailed to the General Manager at hr@tenterfield.nsw.gov.au quoting the reference number and be submitted by no later than 4.00pm, 21 March 2025.

Tenterfield Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly embraces the following values: Integrity, Community Focus, Accountability, Respect & Excellence (ICARE).

Applicants must be an Australian citizen/resident or hold a visa that allows employment in Australia.

Hein Basson

General Manager

Please see full details below…

Position Information Package – Plant Operator (Water Cart) x 2 

Selection Criteria – Plant Operator (Water Cart)