Expressions of Interest - Operators - (Multiple Roles and Locations)
Location: Various, NSW
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Operational roles available in Council’s road maintenance team, construction team and sports and recreation team.
- Great work/life balance
- Appointment to a role that suits your skills and experience
Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from skilled and motivated Operators to join our Regional Services teams. We have upcoming opportunities across civil construction, operational services, and sports & recreation, supporting the delivery of essential infrastructure and community spaces across the region.
If you enjoy hands-on work, being part of a team, and making a visible difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Opportunities may include:
- Operator, Operational Services (Grade 6)
Maintenance and construction of civil infrastructure, operating a range of plant and equipment as part of a high-performing operational team. - Operator – Construction (Grade 7)
A specialist construction role delivering civil works across the region, involving travel to project sites and the operation of heavy plant and machinery. - Operator, Sports & Recreation (Grade 6)
Supporting the maintenance and presentation of parks, gardens, sporting fields, streetscapes, cemeteries and reserves across Tamworth and surrounding precincts.
About you:
You may have experience in civil construction, plant operation, horticulture or parks maintenance, along with relevant qualifications or equivalent on-the-job experience. You’re safety focused, reliable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Relevant licences, tickets or certifications (such as plant operation, traffic control, HR/LR licences, or trade-related certificates) will be highly regarded, depending on the role.
Why join Council?
- Work on meaningful projects that support local communities
- Variety of worksites and operational environments
- Supportive team culture and strong safety focus
- Opportunities across multiple locations and disciplines
Register your Expression of Interest today to be considered for current and future Operator vacancies across Regional Services.
A Certificate III in Civil Construction, Plant or other related field is desirable for Construction and Transport Operations roles however applicants with 12 months equivilant experience and/or a willingness to obtain this Certficate will be accepted.
INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!
For a confidential discussion, please contact Liesa Oldfield, Business Partner - People and Culture on 0458 174 329
Salary range: Grade 6 - 7 - $1,113.60 - $1,246.30 per week plus superannuation & 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 and make a difference toy our community every day!
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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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