Permanent Full Time/9-day fortnight

The City of Cockburn is dynamic and rapidly growing. It provides its employees with generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits including:

• Generous superannuation (up to 15.5%)
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional 2 days of leave per year
• Free Cockburn ARC membership
• Wellness programs

The City

The City of Cockburn is one of the major coastal cities in Western Australia. With a growing and vibrant community of 125,031 people and 9,297 businesses across 24 suburbs.

We’re a magnet for families and lifestyle hunters who want to live, work and play here. We’re centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodjar (the land of the Whadjuk Nyungar people) between the coast and Jandakot Airport.

Cockburn is made up of vibrant communities — old and new. We’re a place of diverse people, lifestyles and experiences — with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

The City of Cockburn has a long history and an exciting future. We recently embarked on an organisational transformation journey, with the purpose to elevate the City’s current good standing in delivering outstanding service to the Cockburn community in a more progressive and contemporary delivery model, to achieve our vision of Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Position

The City of Cockburn is seeking a Plant Operator to support the maintenance of its road, path, and drainage networks. The role involves operating a variety of machinery—primarily skid steer loaders, as well as front-end loaders and road/path sweepers. This is a great opportunity to join the City’s Civil Infrastructure Team and play a key role in enhancing vital public infrastructure.

About You

The successful candidate will possess a Heavy Rigid (HR) driver’s licence and demonstrate a high level of expertise in operating construction machinery within maintenance and construction environments. Proficiency in the use of hand tools and minor plant equipment is also required. Additionally, a White Card and traffic management qualifications are essential. The role demands the ability to perform physical labour while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Salary: $73,374.09 - $74,291.46 per annum plus super, depending on qualifications and experience.

For further information contact: Sav Bavan, Civil Infrastructure Operations Coordinator on 9411 3764, [email protected]

How to Apply: Applications must be made via the City’s Job Vacancies webpage at www.cockburn.wa.gov.au, and by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. Please ensure you read the Position Description to get a full understanding of the role requirements and selection criteria. Attach a current resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience, skills and behaviours make you a suitable candidate.

Closing Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 5.00pm

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and people with disability.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values.