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Job No: PSC2222559
Location: Parkes
About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is looking for a Multi Skilled Specialist Plant Operator in the Operations team.

Based at Council's Parkes Depot and working as part of a small, multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for performing duties associated with operating a variety of plant machinery for road construction and maintenance activities. This is a hands-on role where you will work across different projects, ensuring that the machinery and equipment are operated safely, efficiently and in accordance with Council policies and procedures.

The successful applicant requires strong communication and teamwork skills and will have the opportunity to work throughout the Shire. The role will allow you a level of autonomy, however day to day directions will be provided by the Works Supervisors.

Further information on the role is contained in the Specialist Plant Operator Position Description.

About You

The successful applicant requires strong communication and teamwork skills. To be successful in this position you will need:

A minimum Heavy Combination (HC) Licence
SafeWork NSW Construction induction (White Card)
Demonstrated experience in operation of mobile plant in a similar or relevant industry
Certificate III in Civil Construction

It will be highly favorable if you possess any of the following:

Traffic Control Qualifications: Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control plans
Plant Operation certificates
Current First Aid Certificate
Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 7 of the Council's salary structure with a commencing salary of $61,885.20 ($31.32 to $36.02 per hour). The commencing salary to be determined upon the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidates.

Benefits of working at Council include:
Additional Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of 51 cents per hour
38 hour working week an a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
Access to Long Service Leave after five years
Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Relaxed regional lifestyle
Work/Life balance
And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

Ready to Apply?

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