Plant Operators/General Hands

• Permanent Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight) or Casual Positions
• Gross Salary: $66,160 per annum ($33.48 p/hour) dependent upon skills and experience
• Up to 17% Superannuation

About the Role:

This role will offer essential skills and support in the maintenance and construction of civil infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, footpaths, and other civil projects within the Shire of Nannup.

Responsibilities:

• Skilled operation of road rollers, wheel loaders, backhoes, excavators and compact track loaders, and other plant and equipment associated with civil construction.
• Construct, repair and maintain roads, drainage, footpaths, signs and other associated civil tasks.
• Undertake sealed road patching and repair, as well as vegetation control/clearing of road verges.
• Required to implement traffic management under the direction of the Leading Hand/ Works Supervisor, within approved Traffic Management Plans.
• Required to carry out routine maintenance on plant and equipment.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in in this role you will need:

• Proven experience in a similar position, ideally within Local Government.
• Competence in the operation of civil plant and equipment.
• Experience in the operation of petrol and electric power hand tools and equipment associated with road and drainage maintenance.
• Knowledge of rural road construction and maintenance procedures and practice.
• Experience in traffic management and basic plant maintenance.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team working towards a sustainable future for the Shire of Nannup.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive impact on the community and environment.
• Flexible working arrangement options available to support a range of lifestyles.
• Up to 17% employer superannuation contributions.
• Novated lease options available.
• Salary sacrificing.
• Training and development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants can access the employment information and application package on the Shire’s website, www.nannup.wa.gov.au, or by contacting the Shire at (08) 9756 1018 9756 1018).

To apply, please submit your resume and a covering letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience by email to [email protected], via post to PO Box 11 Nannup 6275, or in person at the Shire Administration building 15 Adam St, Nannup WA 6275.

For enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Executive Manager Works and Services, Richard Denby, on (08) 9756 1018 9756 1018) or email [email protected].

Applications close 5pm on Monday, 31 August 2026