Plant Operator - Depot

Plant Operator - Depot

• Salary $72,964.74 - $84,638.44
• 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
• Permanent Full-time Role

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Join Ku-ring-gai Council as a Plant Operator - Depot, supporting essential depot operations through heavy plant operation, material handling, waste management and general depot maintenance.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Operating Council’s front-end loader to undertake material handling and depot maintenance tasks.
• Loading and unloading trucks, plant and materials, and coordinating deliveries to designated material bays.
• Monitoring, sorting and managing waste materials to prevent contamination and support recycling processes.
• Maintaining accurate records of material deliveries, dispatches and waste generated.
• Inspecting and maintaining depot grounds, buildings, gardens, car parks and material storage areas.
• Ensuring drainage pits and trench drains are clear of debris and reporting damage or defects.
• Maintaining plant and equipment, reporting faults and ensuring equipment is kept in good working condition.
• Undertaking general cleaning, litter removal, weed control and other depot housekeeping activities.
• Following workplace health and safety requirements, risk assessments, safe work procedures and traffic management controls.
• Identifying and reporting workplace hazards, incidents and environmental risks.
• Completing required documentation, timesheets, work orders and daily risk assessments.
• Working collaboratively with team members, supervisors, contractors and other Council staff to support efficient depot operations.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A current licence or relevant certification to operate a front-end loader, with MR and forklift licences.
• A current White Card and Blue Card.
• Confined Spaces certification.
• AQF Level 3 qualification in chemical handling.
• A minimum of five years’ experience operating heavy plant equipment.
• Previous depot operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to load and unload materials efficiently and safely.

Benefits

• 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Contact Andrew Yeates on [0418 220 465](tel:0418 220 465)

Closes: 11:30pm, 26/10/2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer