The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.
All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a outstanding place to live and work.
About the Job
An exciting opportunity is now available within the Asset Operations Rural Maintenance team for a Plant Operator. This position involves the construction and maintenance of Shire roads and infrastructure.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate other plant (bobcat, backhoe, loader, truck, roller etc) as required.
- Perform work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.
- Monitor, maintain and construct council infrastructure and roads as required.
This is a Permanent full-time position,
working 85 hours per fortnight.
About you
In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:
- Ability to perform routine mechanical maintenance on vehicular plant.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Permanent staff are entitled to:
- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every second Friday
- Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
- Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
- Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
- Access to career development opportunities
- Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations
Applications close on Sunday 4 October 2026 at 6.00pm
The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.
The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer