Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work.

Job Description

We’re looking for two reliable, safety-focused Plant Operators to join our Engineering Operations team, with one opportunity in Drainage and one in Reactive Maintenance. These hands-on roles help keep the City’s roads, drainage networks and public infrastructure safe, functional and well maintained for our community.

This is a practical, outdoor role where around 80% of your day will involve manual labour and around 20% will involve operating plant and equipment. You’ll work as part of a supportive field-based team delivering construction, maintenance and responsive works across the City.

What You’ll Be Doing

Complete general labouring and maintenance duties
Operate plant and equipment safely
Support drainage or reactive maintenance works
Transport materials, plant and equipment
Complete plant checks and site records
Report plant defects and hazards
Follow safe work practices onsite
Participate in toolbox meetings

Qualifications

We’re looking for practical, team-focused operators who enjoy physical outdoor work and take pride in delivering safe, high-quality maintenance outcomes. You’ll ideally bring:

Current HR class driver’s licence
Plant operation tickets or certificates
Safety Awareness Training Certificate
Experience operating relevant construction plant
Strong manual labouring capability
Good communication and teamwork skills
Knowledge of safe work practices
Current National Police Clearance

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
Rewarding You – Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
Feel Your Best – Gym discounts, therapy dogs, and wellness perks

Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, work outdoors and help maintain essential infrastructure for the community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that values safety, teamwork and quality service delivery.

Questions? Reach out to Elwyn on (08) 9205 7052 or Aj on (08) 9205 7050

Applications close: Monday 24 August 6pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!) http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

Business Unit: Engineering Services Compensation: AUD 76577.52 - AUD 80062.36 - yearly

City of Stirling

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