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Drainage Senior Plant Operator Labourer

Busselton


Job Location:

Busselton - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

City of Busselton Operation and Works Services
Closing date: 19/07/2026

  • Permanent full time
  • Enjoy working a 9 day fortnight
  • $77312 $82356 super allowances
  • Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.75%
  • Excellent employee benefits including the potential to salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing gym membership and corporate health discounts

The City of Busselton is seeking an experienced andsafety-focused Drainage Senior Plant Operator /Labourer to join our Infrastructure and Environmentteam.

In this hands-on role you will play an important role inmaintaining the Citys drainage network and civil assets whilehelping to deliver high-quality services to our growingcommunity.

About the role:

Reporting to the Drainage Leading Hand you will contribute tothe delivery of construction maintenance and capital worksprograms across the Citys civil infrastructure network. You willoperate a range of plant and equipment undertake drainagemaintenance and construction activities and support the ongoingimprovement of essential public assets.

What youll be doing:

  • Operate a range of plant and equipment including backhoes loaders rollers graders tractors and commercial vehicles.
  • Undertake drainage construction reconstruction and maintenance works.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of roads footpaths cycleways bridges boat ramps car parks and other civil infrastructure.
  • Assist with emergency works overtime and weekend works when required.
  • Support team planning problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with legislative and operational requirements.

What youll bring to the role:

  • Minimum two years experience in a similar civil construction maintenance or drainage role.
  • Demonstrated experience operating construction plant and equipment particularly backhoes.
  • Strong understanding of site safety requirements and underground service awareness.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Pre-employment requirements:

  • Current HR Class Drivers Licence
  • White Card
  • National Police Clearance (less than six months old)
  • Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment medical assessments including functional capacity hearing and silica assessments

Apply: Please click Applyand follow the prompts. Please ensure to attach a copy of yourcurrent resume.

Enquiries: James Edmonds Civil WorksCoordinator on (08)or Human Resources on (08) .

Closing date: Applications are invited until4.30pm on Sunday 19th of July. Screening ofapplications may take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflectsthe diversity of our customers and encourages applicationsfromAboriginal Australians people from culturally diversebackgrounds people living with a disability and people of allages.



Attachments:
- Position Description - Est 157 Drainage Senior Plant Operator

Required Experience:

Senior IC