About the role:

Join the City of Swan as a Loader Operator within out Construction and Maintenance team and play a hands-on role in building and maintaining the infrastructure our community relies on. You'll operate a Loader across construction and maintenance projects, from gravel pit works to depot yard operations, while supporting a range of civil engineering tasks including roads, drains, footpaths and other essential assets. Working alongside our Engineering Construction team, you'll help keep the City moving safely and efficiently, directly improving everyday life for everyone who lives, works and visits here.

If you take pride in safe, quality work and want to see the impact of your efforts across the community, this is the role for you.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

- Carry out all Loader works as requested on Construction and Maintenance works including Gravel pit works and depot yard loader operations.
- Carry out a variety of civil engineering tasks, as requested by Engineering Supervisors, associated with the general construction and maintenance of roads, drains, footpaths and other Engineering Assets.
- Operate and maintain all associated plant in accordance to Council Policy and procedures.
- Comply with relevant Occupational Safety and Health legislation and complete all work in a protected and efficient manner, having regard to own safety, the public and that of other workers.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description. The successful candidate will have the following:

- Experience in relevant plant operation and civil engineering work
- Final trim experience
- Possession of, or willingness to obtain a CN High Risk Work Licence and Integrated Tool Carrier (ITC) ticket will be highly regarded
- Sound WHS knowledge and willingness to adhere to safe practices and legislation
- HR Class Vehicle Licence
- White Card
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate





About working with us: The salary for this position will be from $77,769.79 - $78,723.95 per annum (includes loading), depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including:

- More flexibility to enjoy a work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
- Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
- Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 18.75%
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Free parking options available
- Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City: The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829. Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years.

The Derbal

Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people.



The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Colin directly on [0418 933 260](tel:0418 933 260).

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9014 9267 9014).

To apply please submit a resume that outlinesyour qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, via the link.

Closing Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this position please do so as soon as possible.

*No agencies please.

📌 Loader Operator (Perth)
🏢 City of Swan
📍 Perth