Waste Facility Plant Operator (Part time) 0.80 FTE

The Shire of Plantagenet is looking for a dependable Waste Facility Plant Operator to support daily operations at our landfill and transfer stations. You’ll operate machinery, assist the public, manage waste streams and help keep our sites safe, clean and compliant. Predominately based at the O’Neill Waste Facility, Mt Barker with potential to work at or visit all transfer stations.

What you’ll do

 Operate plant and equipment across waste sites

 Assist customers, process payments and record waste data

 Monitor waste loads and ensure correct disposal

 Coordinate with Tip Operators on maintenance and collections

 Secure sites and report incidents or hazards

What you’ll bring

 Strong communication and customer service skills

 Loader/skid steer experience

 White Card + WA C-class licence (preferably HC licence)

 Reliability,



initiative and good record-keeping

Salary: $37.29 per hour

For a copy of the Application Package, please visit the Shire’s website, www.plantagenet.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9892 1***.

Applications addressed to the undersigned, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to **@sop.wa.gov.au or mailed to PO Box 48, Mount Barker WA 6324 by 4.15pm, Friday 6 November 2026.

The Shire of Plantagenet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workplace. We are actively encouraging people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for available positions.

Garry Bird

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

📌 Waste Facility Plant Operator (Part-time) 0.80 FTE (Mount Barker)
🏢 Shire Of Plantagenet
📍 Mount Barker