Address About Us
The Infrastructure Directorate is the City of Stirling’s largest and most diverse Directorate, managing many of the City’s important assets and services while delivering a multi-million-dollar portfolio of projects.
This Directorate is responsible for the ongoing delivery of the City’s sustainability program, as well as contributing heavily to the City of Stirling’s vibrant local economy, liveable neighbourhoods and thriving communities.
About the Position
Team Stirling is currently looking for a suitably qualified Heavy Plant Operator with HR truck licence to operate a range of specialist plant and machines relating to pressure cleaning and sweeping, in accordance with a schedule and as directed.
Key Responsibilities
Along with being safety conscious you will be experienced in operating machinery in public areas and have good communication skills that will enable you to communicate effectively with the general public, colleagues and supervisors.
About You
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, reliable and flexible with regard to working hours. This role requires a clean bill of health and good fitness as there is a requirement for some manual labour operating leaf blower/rake etc. You will be required to undergo a full medical check.
Current models of plant to be operated include Hako 2250 and other road sweepers as required.
To be considered for this role, you’ll possess the following skills and/or qualifications:
Previous experience operating similar plant and equipment.
Significant organisational and scheduling skills.
Ability to read maps and plans.
Demonstrated experience in operating a mid-sized road scrubber or sweeper
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements
Superannuation matching of up to 6%
Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
Annual leave loading
The ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
Employee assistance program
Amazing in-house canteen
50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees
Free parking
Employee health and wellness initiatives
10 weeks paid parental leave
Active social club
Employee recognition program
Novated Leasing (where applicable)
The salary for this position will be from $72,715 - $76,547 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.
The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.
With over 1,400 employees, 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.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position please contact Biljana Pecanac on 9205 7033.
Applications close 4pm, Monday 4 March 2024, however please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date.
