Floating Plant Operator

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

About this Position:

Lismore City Council is seeking a skilled Floating Plant Operator to join our Quarry team. This role is critical in supporting quarry operations, ensuring the efficient and effective use of plant, materials, and resources.

As a Floating Plant Operator, you will work across various plant and equipment, including excavators, loaders, crushing plants, and heavy rigid trucks. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, contributing to safe, efficient, and high-quality quarry operations.

What We can offer you:

• Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities. 

What we trust you to deliver:

• Operate and maintain a range of plant equipment, including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and crushing plants.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) regulations.
• Maintain effective communication with team members to ensure production efficiency.
• Follow environmental control systems and ensure compliance with quality assurance processes.
• Carry out manual handling duties and assist with site maintenance.
• Deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

What you will need to be successful:

• Excavator Certificate of Competency
• Front End Loader Certificate of Competency
• WorkCover Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)

Full position description: Click here

Full Time: 76 hours a fortnight 

Salary: Starting from $58,396 per annum + superannuation 

Closing date: Monday 17 February 2024 at 4:00pm

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact, James Livingstone, Quarry Operations Coordinator on 0448 545882.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.