Machine Plant Operator

Position No: DBCA3180420

Salary/Level: Level 3, $78,062 - $81,077 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Jurien Bay, Western Australia

The Midwest Region extends along the coast from Lancelin in the south to north of Carnarvon then inland past Meekatharra. The regional headquarters is in Geraldton. District offices are located at Geraldton, Jurien Bay and Denham, with District work centres at Monkey Mia, Burringurrah, Yulga Jinna, Gascoyne Junction, Kalbarri, Thundelarra, Cue, Cervantes and the Pinnacles. The lands and waters we manage with our Traditional Owner partners are varied and beautiful, from coastal cliffs, dunes and heath to rich marine communities to outback ranges and vast scrublands.

We currently have an opportunity for a Machine Plant Operator to join our team.

Under the direction of the Crew Leader, this position:

• Operates heavy machinery such as a 950 Caterpillar Wheel Loader or equivalent, D6 Caterpillar bulldozer or equivalent in forested environments and challenging terrain. Undertakes loading, unloading and transportation of heavy machinery with Prime Mover and float on a variety of roads and conditions.
• Undertakes bushfire suppression work at all categories of bushfire (Level 1, 2 and 3) and is fire line competent.
• Applies appropriate disease hygiene and work, health and safety requirements at all times.
• Supports identification of training needs for employees to ensure safe and effective works.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to operate heavy machinery such as a 950 Caterpillar Wheel Loader or equivalent, and/or D6 Caterpillar bulldozer or equivalent in forested environments and challenging terrain and/or can load, unload and transport heavy machinery with Prime Mover and float on a variety of roads.
2. Ability to supervise and coach others in a range of work situations, identify training needs, conduct training as appropriate, and promote an environment of continuous learning.
3. Ability to participate in the planning of and implement works programs in an efficient manner, organise resources, determine day-to-day priorities and ensure best practice quality control measures are achieved.
4. Ability to liaise with and negotiate with other internal stakeholders to ensure all approvals are in place and agree on standard of work before operational works commence.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Simon Prins on 04•• ••• 630

Closing date: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.