• Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
• Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
• We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.

Our City Works team is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking and experienced individual to fill the position of Plant Operator. The role involves undertaking construction and maintenance of the City’s roads, car parks, drainage and shared paths infrastructure in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner and to agreed quality standards.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in road, car park, drainage and shared path construction
• Practical experience with the operation of road construction equipment, tools and plant
• Roller Operator’s Accreditation Certificate
• Loader Operator’s Accreditation Certificate
• Tracked Skid Steer Operators Accreditation Certificate
• Current unrestricted “HR” (Heavy Rigid) class national driver’s licence
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Knowledge of safe operation and user maintenance of plant, equipment and heavy vehicles
• Team player
• Literacy and numerical skills
• Ability to operate electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets

In addition to the above, the following will be highly regarded:

• Current certificate in Basic Worksite Traffic Management (desirable)
• Current Traffic Controller accreditation (desirable)
• Chainsaw Operator Ticket (desirable)
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Excavator and Watercart Ticket (desirable)
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.

The finer details

This fulltime Level 3 position attracts a salary range of $72,795 - $75,503 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. The position is located at the City's Operations Centre, Park Road, Mandurah. For further information or any enquiries, please contact Darryl Pratten - Cityworks Supervisor on 0427 325 541.

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instill the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

• A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
• Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
• Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
• Discounted medical insurance.
• Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level.
• Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight.
• Transparent performance framework.
• Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support.
• A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer