Plant Operator Labourer - Works & Services (Casual)

Level 2 - $44.83 per hour (Including leave loading) + 12% Superannuation

The Role

In this casual role, you'll be instrumental in delivering maintenance services across the town, handling road maintenance, drainage, and other essential infrastructure projects. You will safely operate and maintain a range of plant equipment, which may include graders, loaders, and skid steers-while ensuring all gear, including personal protective equipment, is used correctly in line with manufacturer instructions and our internal safety procedures.

Don't have all the tickets yet? We'll train you. Successful applicants can gain additional licences, including Loader and Excavator tickets after a 6-month probation is complete. If you're motivated and keen to grow, you'll fit right in.

This role offers a great mix of plant operation and hands-on labour-perfect for hardworking team players who like variety.

For further information, please view the attached position description.

Please note, this is not a FIFO opportunity.

Employee Advantages

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

- 12% Superannuation (with additional optional employee contributions available)
- Flexible working hours
- Discounted Gym & Pool membership
- Training and professional development opportunities - including machinery tickets

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

- Current HR class drivers licence




- Experience in plant and equipment such as skid steer, front end loaders, and excavators (including appropriate licences/tickets)
- White Card
- National Police Clearance
- Rights to work in Australia

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact recruitment on (08) 9158 9300 9158 9300).

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11:30pm Friday 28th August 2026

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.

📌 Plant Operator Labourer - Works & Services (Casual) (Port Hedland)
🏢 Town of Port Hedland
📍 Port Hedland