Infrastructure and Operations | Trades, Works & Services
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 worksites while complying with all safety requirements.




Complete daily operational tasks, basic reporting and equipment checks while providing qualified 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 strong 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 important role in maintaining Perth's streets and public spaces for the community.
Salary:
$79,176 per annum, plus superannuation+ nightshift penalties
Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Location:
Osborne Park Depot
For further information please contact Terry Arnold, Waste and Cleaning Lead, ************ or email ******.
Attachments:
Application Pack - Heavy Plant Operator.pdf
Collection Notice.pdf
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📌 Heavy Plant Operator (Perth)
🏢 City Of Perth
📍 Perth