The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council is a Perth based Regional Local Government providing services in waste management, regional development and environmental management and sustainability.

Full time position

Immediate start date

Local Government organisation

Up to 17% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading

Hazelmere based location

As an industry leader in the Circular Economy and Waste Management, the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is excited to present an opportunity for you to become involved in a rewarding and sustainable career with us.

An opportunity has arisen for a HD Plant Mechanic (Diesel, Hydraulics, mechanical fitting) to join our Operations Team at our Hazelmere Resource Recovery Facility. This position will cover services, break downs and some small shut downs. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of mechanical expertise undertaking mechanical duties to keep the site’s various sized plant and equipment in top running shape. You will be working from a new purpose built mechanical workshop.

Essential to your success in this role will be your ability to demonstrate your past success in providing a high level of customer service, with a can do attitude.

You will be responsible for –

Undertaking the servicing and repairs to all Hazelmere Resource Recovery Park mechanical plant and equipment, light vehicles, trucks, excavators, loaders, Haas grinder and generators or any other site equipment/plant items not mentioned.

Servicing, maintenance and repair of hydraulic equipment.

Servicing and maintaining small plant including petrol and diesel powered pumps.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date service records.

Order parts and maintain workshop stock at appropriate levels.

Maintain an accurate and up-to-date tyre register.

Carry out a quarterly workshop consumables and asset reconciliation.

Do you like variety? Well you’ve found the right place as no two days will be the same working here at the EMRC and for the community.

To apply please submit a current resume and covering letter addressing your competencies, experience and qualifications relevant to this role. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the EMRC.

Position Description – Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic

Apply online or via post to

Manager HR, Recruitment

PO Box 234,

Belmont WA 6984.

MATTHEW MACPHERSON

Chief Executive Officer

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Stephen Conway, Manager Engineering on (08) 6216 2285.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday, 17 August 2025 at 6:00pm

We reserve the right to commence the interview process before the closing date.

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds to apply to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people identifying as LGBTI, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability