Plant Operator - Cemeteries (Excavator)

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move for 2024?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you

MidCoast Council is currently seeking a full-time plant operator to support maintenance and operational activities in our cemeteries. Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of the role include:

• Perform safe and efficient cemetery operations such as manual and mechanical excavation and backfilling of graves, ash interments, and memorial plaque installations.


• Operate a range of vehicle and plant items relevant to cemeteries and open space maintenance activities.


• Assist with grounds maintenance and cleaning tasks in cemeteries and open spaces.

In order to fulfill the requirements of this role you will need to hold a WHS general induction for Construction NSW (White Card), an MR licence, and an excavator operation accreditation (4.5 tonne).

The successful candidate will require a pre-employment medical check to ensure they can complete the essential requirements of the role. 

Why work with us?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary package range circa $54,000 to $63,000 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience). 

Location: Upon commencement your normal place of work will be the MidCoast Council Depot located at 36 Arkwright Crescent Taree. You will also be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. 

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 24 November 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Doug Cane, Parks Works Supervisor Northern Operations who is the hiring manager for this role. Doug can be reached on (02) 7955 7767 or doug.cane@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. 

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.


• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.


• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.


• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.


• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.


• We will be in touch via email.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.