PLANT OPERATOR / GENERAL HAND

PLANT OPERATOR / GENERAL HAND

Employment Type: Permanent full-time position (9 Day Fortnight)
Salary and Classification: Rate $29.8804 - $35.6833 per hour (Level 5) plus Adverse working conditions pay
Superannuation: 12% Guaranteed superannuation plus up to an additional 6% matching employer contribution
Leave: 20 days annual leave (pro-rata) and 2 days Public Service Leave

About the Shire of Chittering
The Shire of Chittering is a growing local government committed to providing high‑quality services to its community. We value diversity and are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where our people feel supported to do their best work.

About the Position
The Shire of Chittering is seeking a motivated Plant Operator who can work in parks and gardens and road maintenance with the ability to operate heavy machinery including grader, backhoe, loader, and skid steer. Some of your core functions will include assisting the Works Supervisor and team undertaking road works activities and to undertake maintenance of parks, ovals, verges, drains, roads, footpaths, landfill sites, fleet, landscaped areas, and other associated works.

About You
The successful candidate will be a reliable team member with a positive attitude, a strong focus on safety, and the ability to contribute effectively in a practical work environment.

You will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

•  Right to work in Australia
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Current and unrestricted HR driver’s licence and White Card
• Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements
• Ability to obtain and provide a National Police Clearance.

Applying for this Position
Applicants are required to refer to the position’s Information Package for position and application information at https://www.chittering.wa.gov.au/employment. 

INFORMATION PACKAGE - PLANT OPERATOR / GENERAL HAND

Application must include:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter that addresses the selection criteria
• Employment Application Form

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

Applicants can apply online, via email, handed application into Shire office or via Post.

ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

Applications must be received by no later than 5pm, Monday, 20 April 2026.

The Shire of Chittering is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, accessible and respectful. Reasonable workplace adjustments are available at all stages of the recruitment and employment process to support applicants and employees with disability. Late applications will not be accepted. We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early. For further information, contact Human Resources by email at chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au or by phone on (08) 9576 4600.

Melinda Prinsloo
Chief Executive Officer

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