Plant Operator
Full-Time Position (9-day fortnight)
Salary: Level 5 ($39.06 per hour)

The Shire of Jerramungup is seeking an experienced Plant Operator for an immediate start who will be responsible for assisting the road maintenance and construction crews in delivering the annual road construction and maintenance works program. The position has a strong focus on the operation of specialist plant and multi-function equipment.

A current MC license is essential and Safety Awareness Training certificates, and basic Worksite Traffic Management accreditation are also desirable.

The position offers great benefits, including:

Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO);

15% employer contributed superannuation;

A small team environment;

Working conditions allowance;

Subsidised staff housing in Jerramungup, or if residing in private accommodation, eligibility for the Shires Housing Allowance as per Council Policy;

Overtime as approved;

Training and development opportunities; and,

A great employee Health and Wellbeing Program including flu shots, skin cancer checks and an Employee Assistance Program.

Dependent on qualifications, skills and experience, a Level 5 salary will be offered to the suitable applicant.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Shire of Jerramungup Works and Services Industrial Agreement 2024.

PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS

A copy of the Information Package, Application Form and Position Description must be obtained to assist in the preparation of your application. These documents are available by visiting the Shire website: www.jerramungup.wa.gov.au/council/our-shire/employment-opportunities.aspx or contacting the Shire Administration Office on (08) 9835 1022. For further job specific enquiries, please contact Gordon Capelli, Works Supervisor on (08) 9835 1022.

APPLICATIONS

Applications close at 4:00pm on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 and are to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Jerramungup, PO Box 92, JERRAMUNGUP WA 6337. Applications must contain a current CV and completed Application Form (refer to separate document). They may be submitted in hard copy or by email to [email protected].

**Please note only shortlisted candidates for this role will be contacted.**

The Shire of Jerramungup reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier, should a suitable applicant be identified.

If no suitable applicant is identified, the position will remain open until filled.

The Shire of Jerramungup is a family friendly and equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equality and diversity. We value the unique diversity that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and youth bring to our workforce.

We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Martin Cuthbert
Chief Executive Officer