Liverpool Plains Shire Council

Trainee Plant Operator – Roads

• Earn while you learn, mentored in a supportive team environment!
• Undertake hands on experience & complete a nationally recognised qualification - full training provided!
• Kick start your career - Commence with Council in 2025!

Our Road Services Team have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team as an Trainee Plant Operator. Under the guidance of the Supervisor you will learn to efficiently operate and maintain various plant for construction and maintenance of gravel and sealed roads. In this role you will assist the team with reporting plant defects, maintaining plant in a safe and good working condition, and participating in training sessions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake hands on experience in a work environment whilst completing a nationally recognised qualification.

For more information about the role, please read the position description.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be willing to complete Certificate III in Civil Construction or other relevant course
• Have a Current Driver Licence (P1 & P2 is acceptable)
• Have experience working effectively in a team environment
• Have a genuine interest in building a career in the Road Services industry

ABOUT US

The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields who deliver a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.

The council is situated in Quirindi, the heart of the Liverpool Plains, four hours North West of Sydney, famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land and is the perfect place to call home.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

As a Trainee you will be compensated in accordance with the Traineeship pay scale outlined in the Local Government (State) Award 2023, in addition to receiving superannuation benefit

In addition, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a 9-day fortnight
• Discounted gym membership at Plains Fitness
• Access to training opportunities

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Council's Manager Civil Infrastructure, Alex Saju on (02) 6746 1755.

OUR VALUES

If you're looking to join a values led organisation, these are our pillars that build our culture:

Respect - We acknowledge and understand others' cultures, beliefs and skills
Accountability - We do what we say we're going to do and own our mistakes 
Communication - We proactively communicate and adapt our message to suit our audience
Continuous Improvement - We challenge the way we do things, if not, why not?
Customer Focus - We provide customer centered service 

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application form below ensuring you answer all questions. We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. Word) then copy your answers into the application form when you're ready. On the following page attach a copy of your cover letter, CV and qualifications.

Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email acknowledgement that it has been received.  If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam email boxes and contact hr@liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 2 March 2025.

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining and supporting a diverse & inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages.