Salary:
$79,176 per annum, plus
superannuation
Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Location:
Osborne Park Depot
Why Join the City of Perth?
Operate Modern Heavy Plant:
Work with
specialised waste collection and street cleaning equipment
across Perth's CBD.
Make a Real Impact:
Help keep one of
Australia's most iconic capital cities clean, safe and
welcoming every day.
Supportive Team Culture:
Join an
experienced team that values safety, teamwork and delivering
high-quality services to the community.
About Us
The City of Perth is committed to creating a vibrant, connected
and sustainable capital city.
Our Infrastructure and Operations
team delivers essential waste collection, street cleaning and
public amenity services that help keep Perth clean, safe and
enjoyable for residents, businesses and visitors.
The Opportunity
As a Heavy Plant Operator, you'll operate a range of specialised
waste collection and street cleaning vehicles while providing
high-quality services throughout the City.
Reporting to the
Assistant Supervisor, you'll work both independently and as part of
a team to deliver efficient, safe and reliable services while
maintaining a strong focus on customer service and community
outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing
Operate a range of heavy plant and specialised vehicles,
including refuse trucks, road sweepers, footpath sweepers,
water trucks and front-end loaders.
Carry out waste collection, street cleaning, litter removal
and illegal dumping response activities across the City.
Set up traffic management signage and maintain safe work
sites while complying with all safety requirements.
Complete daily operational tasks, basic reporting and
equipment checks while providing professional service to the
public.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who:
Has extensive experience operating heavy plant or




specialised equipment within waste, cleaning or civil
operations.
Demonstrates a solid commitment to workplace health,
safety and working safely in public environments.
Can work independently while contributing positively to a
collaborative team.
Communicates professionally and takes pride in delivering
reliable, high-quality services.
A current
HR Driver's Licence
is essential.
You
must also be physically capable of undertaking the inherent
requirements of the role and be available to work weekends, public
holidays and varying shifts as operationally required.
Why Work With Us?
At the City of Perth, you'll enjoy:
Permanent, full-time employment with job security.
Competitive salary plus superannuation.
Opportunities for training and ongoing professional
development.
A supportive team culture focused on safety, respect and
continuous improvement.
The opportunity to play an significant role in maintaining
Perth's streets and public spaces for the community.
How to Apply
Click the
Apply
button to access the
application pack and submit your application, including:
Your current resume.
A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role
and relevant experience.
Applications Close
Applications close
5:00pm AWST, Sunday 16 August
****.
Applicants may also be considered for similar vacancies within
the City of Perth.
Please note:
Canvassing of Elected Members
during the recruitment process will disqualify your
application.
Take the Next Step
If you're an experienced heavy plant operator looking for a
rewarding role where you can work with specialised equipment,
contribute to your community and be part of a supportive team, we'd
love to hear from you.
For further information please contact Terry Arnold, Waste and Cleaning Lead, ******** *** or email ******.
Attachments:
- Application Pack - Heavy Plant Operator.pdf
- Collection Notice.pdf

📌 Heavy Plant Operator (Perth)
🏢 City Of Perth
📍 Perth