Waste Facility Plant Operator (Fixed Term Contract 12 months - Part-time)

Employment Details
Date Added: 27-Jul-2026
Closing Date: 14-Aug-2026 04:15 PM

The Shire of Plantagenet is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Waste Facility Plant Operator to support operations at the O'Neill Waste Facility, Mount Barker.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position with a minimum 6-hour Sunday shift, and 4-hour Tuesday shift each week. Additional shifts may be available to cover staff leave and absences.

About the Role

You will assist with the day-to-day operation of the waste facility, including:

  • Operating plant and equipment
  • Assisting customers and monitoring waste disposal
  • Processing payments and maintaining records
  • Ensuring the facility remains safe, clean and compliant

What You'll Bring

  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Experience operating loaders and/or skid steer equipment
  • White Card and current WA C Class Driver's Licence
  • A reliable, proactive approach to work

Classification: (Part-time - FTC) Level 4 - $35.85 per hour

For further information or to apply, view the Application Package or phone (08) 9892 1111.

Applications addressed to the undersigned, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 48, Mount Barker WA 6324 by 4:15 Friday 14 August 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.
 

Julian Murphy
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

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