Starting salary $73,361.60 p.a. + Allowances + 6 Weeks Leave + Super Matching Scheme

Shire provided accommodation and a relocation package may be available to eligible candidates for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operator Landfill to join our Infrastructure team based in Onslow.

Are you an experienced plant operator with a HR licence and front-end loader ticket looking for a new challenge and/or a relocation to an iconic Pilbara town? Then this role maybe the opportunity you are looking for.

The Operator Landfill's primary duty involves the management and movement of landfill and waste via heavy machinery operation at the Shire's class 4 facility in Onslow. The role is required to operate an assortment of plant and equipment and undertake a variety of roles which maybe at other Shire of Ashburton waste sites. As such the successful candidate will need to be flexible, willing to train into a variety of positions, be willing to travel, and be a team player. A compactor ticket, local government experience, and waste experience would all be highly regarded.

Located in Onslow you could enjoy the unique fishing and snorkelling activities that the Pilbara coast is renown for. You will be required to travel to other waste sites in Onslow and the Shire such as Tom Price which is close to the beautiful karijini National Park.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package and six weeks' annual leave. All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Roger Fellows, Acting Executive Manager Waste Services on 0408 109 169.

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au by 9:00 AM Friday 6 May April 2025.

Please note: Shortlisting may commence immediately, and this vacancy may close earlier than the specified deadline if a successful applicant is identified.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful applicant is required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for a National Police Check upon job application.