EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Plant Operator / General Hand

Full Time Permanent

$35.42 to $37.14 per hour - depending on experience

Are you an energetic and self-motivated person wanting to fill the position of General Hand / Plant Operator with Council’s Works Department.

To be considered, you will need:

• Basic written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience operating various machines including tip trucks, loader, road roller or skid steer.
• Knowledge and use of road safety signs.
• A current “C” and “HR” class manual motor driver’s license - HC licence is highly desirable

Desirably you will also have:

• Basic Worksite Traffic Management
• White Card
• First Aid Certificate

 In return the Shire is offering a remuneration package inclusive of:

• Cash component of $69,994.46 to $73,397.53 per annum ($34.4423 to $36.1645 per hour) depending on qualifications and experience.
• Industry Allowance of $74.48 per fortnight
• Superannuation of up to 15.5%
• 4 weeks Annual Leave per annum with 17.5% leave loading
• 2 x Recreational Days between Christmas Day & New Years Day

The Shire of Brookton offers great benefits such as a health and wellbeing program, additional matching co-contribution superannuation, nine-day fortnight and free access to the Brookton Gym and the Brookton Aquatic Centre.

Confidential enquiries about the position should be directed to Mr Kevin D’Alton, Manager Infrastructure and Works on 0436 109 294.

Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, and can be mailed, emailed to hr@brookton.wa.gov.au or hand delivered, marked “Confidential – General Hand-Plant Operator”, by 4pm, Friday 21 August 2026.

Applications should include a covering letter detailing your suitability and experience for this position together with a copy of your resume and qualifications. 

Application Package here