Plant Operator

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll play a key role in keeping the Recycling Centre Balcatta operating safely and efficiently. Working with specialised equipment, you’ll support recycling, resource recovery and engineering operations while contributing to sustainable outcomes across the City.

This is a hands-on role where your expertise will directly impact daily operations, safety performance and service delivery. You’ll also have the opportunity to guide team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate loaders, excavators and specialised equipment
• Coordinate material loading and dispatch activities
• Record material movements accurately
• Monitor engineering material stock levels
• Support recycling and waste operations
• Provide technical guidance to operators
• Maintain operational records and inspections
• Promote safe work practices daily

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What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced plant operator with a strong safety focus and a passion for operational excellence. You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience operating construction plant equipment
• HR, HC or MR driver licence
• Plant operating tickets and accreditations
• Traffic management accreditation preferred
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Experience in waste or recycling operations
• Ability to mentor operational employees
• Sound communication and recordkeeping skills

 Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You – Boosted superannuation,  extra leave options and access to LSL at 5 years
• Feel Your Best – Free gym membership, therapy dogs, and wellness perks

Explore all our benefits at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

 Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to operate industry-leading equipment, support sustainable recycling initiatives and make a meaningful contribution to your community, we’d love to hear from you.

 Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to the Brad Horsborough on 9205 7026 Applications close on 17 August  2026 at 6pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!)

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.