Wagga Wagga City Council are looking for a motivated Plant Operator who is experienced in plant operator duties such as tractor and mower operations to fill a permanent full-time role within our Parks and Strategic Operations team. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
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Remuneration of $2,225.88 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,671.06 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
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Access to Councils Nine (9) Day Fortnight arrangement.
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Training and development opportunities.
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Generous leave entitlements.
Your new role:
This position is responsible for effectively working as part of the Open Space, Horticulture and Tree Maintenance Teams to deliver a high level of presentation for the City’s parks, gardens, reserves, sportsgrounds, streetscapes, and roadsides.
Duties of this position will include but are not limited to:
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Operate Council plant and equipment with an emphasis on tractor and mower operations.
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Undertake general labouring duties as required such as establishment and maintenance of gardens and lawns; planting; pruning; mowing; tree maintenance; whipper snipping; weeding; irrigation; soil and sediment control; rehabilitation works; chemical application; pest/disease control; maintenance of facilities; rubbish removal; traffic/pedestrian management; fencing; concreting; paving; and site safety and security.
What you will need to succeed:
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Class MR Driver’s Licence.
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General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
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Applicants must enjoy working as part of a team, have a positive attitude to work and enjoy working outdoors.
In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation applicants are required to be vaccinated and provide evidence for Hepatitis B.
What is next?
Applications close Monday, 8 June 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 15 June 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Ben Nimmo, Team Leader Parks Operations (Open Space) on 02 6926 9638 or 0417 454 943.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
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As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position including a functional health assessment to ensure candidates can meet the inherent physical requirements of the role.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
