Plant Operator

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work.

Job Description

Plant Operator

Location: Balcatta, Western Australia
Type: Permanent Full-time 
Salary: From $76,577.52 + Super based on experience

Why You'll Love This Role

Looking for a hands-on role where you can see the impact of your work every day? As a Plant Operator Drainage, you'll play a key role in maintaining the City's stormwater network, helping protect roads, parks, and public spaces across our community. You'll operate specialised equipment, work outdoors, and contribute to essential infrastructure that keeps the City running smoothly.

Working within our Drainage and Lighting Maintenance team, you'll combine plant operation, drainage maintenance, and construction activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and service delivery. 

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate drainage eduction and jetting trucks
• Clean stormwater pipes, pits and infrastructure
• Perform root cutting and water jetting
• Complete minor drainage construction works
• Undertake drainage maintenance and repairs
• Implement traffic management requirements onsite
• Complete safety checks and site documentation
• Maintain safe work practices at all times

Position Description

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a safety-focused plant operator who enjoys outdoor work and takes pride in maintaining essential community infrastructure. Ideally, you'll bring:

• Current HR or HC driver's licence
• Experience in drainage maintenance operations
• Traffic management and traffic controller accreditation
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Knowledge of urban stormwater systems
• Experience operating heavy plant equipment
• Ability to complete site documentation accurately
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Additional Information

Why You'll Love Working Here

Rewarding You – Up to 24% superannuation, purchased leave and novated leasing options

Feel Your Best – Free Gym membership, wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits

Belong Here – Recognition programs, social club activities and an inclusive workplace culture

Explore all our benefits at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you're ready to build a rewarding career maintaining vital community infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that values safety, teamwork and professional growth while delivering important services to one of Western Australia's largest local government areas.

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to Elywn Lan on 08 92057052

Applications close: Monday 20 November 2026, 11.59pm(We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait!)

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.