Plant Operator/General Hand

Date Added:	22 July 2026
Closing Date:

The Shire of Woodanilling is seeking three (3) suitably qualified and experienced person to join us as Plant Operator/General Hands.

Woodanilling is a vibrant agricultural community set in the picturesque landscape in the north of Western Australia’s Great Southern region. The township offers schooling (kindergarten to Year 4), a post office/café/general store, heritage buildings and wide tree-lined streets, and is conveniently located a short 15-minute drive from the regional centre of Katanning or 2 ½ hours from Perth.

The successful applicants will have prior experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy plant and equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of roads.

Reporting through the Leading Hand to the Manager Works & Services, this is a continuing employment position classified at Level 5 of the Municipal Employees (Western Australia) Award 2021, with a basic hourly rate of $34.30 per hour, plus $50.00 per week Housing Allowance, and Industry Allowance of $36.10 per week plus skills and experience allowance based on your skills, knowledge and qualifications.

A copy of the Position Description and Employee Information Pack can be obtained by clicking here. Further information about the position is available by contacting the Temporary Chief Executive Officer, Mike FitzGerald, on (08) 9823 1506 or 0428 032 089.

Applications marked Private and Confidential – Plant Operator/General Hand position and detailing qualifications and experience along with statements addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Employee Information Pack, can be emailed to ceo@woodanilling.wa.gov.au or delivered in person at the Administration Office, 3316 Robinson Road, Woodanilling WA 6316. Applications will be considered as they are received.

Mike FitzGerald
Temporary Chief Executive Officer