Trainee Plant Operator

Careers at Council

Date posted: January 23, 2026

Closes: Feb 22, 2026


Inverell, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

An exciting opportunity exists for someone to join Inverell Shire Council as aTrainee Plant Operator.

Enjoy the following benefits!

Competitive Salary Progression as you gain skills and qualifications and progress in your studies!Enjoy access to gyms and Inverell Aquatic Centre through Fitness Passport.Salary Packaging options available, including Remote Area Rental and Remote Area Mortgage.

The Trainee Plant Operator shall be responsible to safely operate and maintain plant equipment associated with maintenance and construction works throughout the Shire.

Essential

Applicants should address the following selection criteria:

Qualifications

NSW School Certificate/ Record of School Achievement or equivalent.Capacity to enter into and complete a Certificate III Civil Construction in Plant Operation.NSW Provisional P2 Drivers Licence.SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (‘White Card’), or the ability to obtain one.

Skills And Experience

Genuine interest in and/or previous experience in plant operation together with willingness to undertake workplace learning.Ability to follow instructions precisely and work effectively in a team environment.

Desirable

Qualifications

Traffic Controller Certificate.

Skills And Experience

Demonstrated commitment to the local community.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of theLocal Government (State) Award2023. The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 1, T6. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,023.00 gross per week. In addition a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.513 per hour will be paid where applicable.

The ordinary hours of work shall be spread between Monday and Friday inclusive and shall not exceed twelve (12) hours in any one day exclusive of unpaid meal breaks or seventy-six (76) hours per fortnight in terms of clause 19 of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Operations Coordinator, Tony Hill on (02) 6728 8200.

Please submit your application online; please go to the Council Employment Section atwww.inverell.nsw.gov.au. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close onFriday, 6 February 2026at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes

General Manager

Inverell Shire Council

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