Published on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 3:24:40 PM
Roller Operator - Public Works and Services
A position exists for a person to undertake the duties of Roller Operator for the Public Works and Services Department at the Shire of Goomalling.
This is a full-time position and remuneration package will be as per Municipal Employees (Western Australia) Award 2021
Reporting to the Works Manager / Leading Hand, you will be responsible for and including below but not limited to:
Road Maintenance and Construction:
- Operate Multi Tyred, Steel Drum Rollers and other road construction plant and machinery (e.g. loader, backhoe, bobcat, truck), as part of maintenance and construction activities as required and as instructed.
- Assist in inspection, repair or replacement of any roadside infrastructure, e.g. replace or repair Signpost or Guideposts
- Assist in road maintenance and construction duties such as road preparation, pipe laying preparation, spreading of gravel, removal of soil and installation of culverts.
- Operate plant safely ensuring you are aware of underground and overhead services.
- Perform any labouring duties/activities required as part of the Works Crew and Town Maintenance Team.
- Provide relief for any other team member operating other plant or driving trucks, as per skills, competence and licences held.
- Operate any machinery or tools with care and in the correct manner as instructed.
Labouring / General Duties:
- Perform any labouring or Maintenance duties in the Workshop, Garden and Building Maintenance departments as and when required, in order to achieve team objectives.
- Perform routine plant maintenance duties as required.
- Maintain and accurately complete records of work, plant and timesheets.
Behaviour and conduct:
- Perform duties efficiently, responsibly and ethically and in accordance with the Shire’s Code of Conduct.
- Contribute positively to the team and support the team’s efforts
- Actively participate in the Risk Management program, Organisational Performance Review and Evaluation Program.
Work Health and Safety and Risk Management
- Comply with the Shire’s Risk Management and WHS procedures
- Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement Program.
- Take responsibility for your own health, safety and fitness at work
- Perform work in a safe and healthy manner and abide by all Shire and legislative safe work procedures, instructions and Injury and Safety Management Practices.
- Store and maintain safety items or equipment in the proper manner, as instructed.
- Ensure your actions do not endanger others in the workplace.
- Correct or report unsafe situations and use safety equipment and devices as specified.
- Participate in all safety activities to ensure the safety and health of staff is maintained.
Skills
General
- Ability to physically perform duties as outlined above (and willingness to perform a Pre-Employment Medical Examination and Drug and Alcohol Test to confirm)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Possession of a current HR licence (HR-C preferred).
- Possession of current Construction Safety Card (White/Blue Card).
- Demonstrated understanding of Occupational Safety and Health principles and how to work within Equal Opportunity requirements
- Skills and experience safely operating Roller and other road construction plant and machinery (e.g. Trucks, Loaders, Backhoe, Bobcat)
- Experience in the routine maintenance of road plant and equipment.
- Working knowledge of water binding
Skills, Abilities and Qualities
- Ability to safely, effectively and efficiently operate plant and equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to work with levels
- Basic time management and organisational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and work well as part of a team
- A desire to fully complete tasks to a high standard and show initiative in the workplace and be a “self-starter”.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in the operation of other road construction plant and machinery (e.g. backhoe, bobcat, Loader)
- Working knowledge of road construction activities and process.
- Previous experience working at a local government in the Works Section.
- First Aid and Resuscitation qualification
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller certificate
- Load Restraint Certificate
- Possession of other relevant operators' certificates
For your application to be considered it must be received by 4.00pm 13th November 2026 and should consist of:
- a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the Position Description
- completed application form,
- resume, which is to include 3 personal / business references.
A Position Description and Application Form can be obtained by contacting Linley Dreghorn on 9629 1101, or email eaceo@goomalling.wa.gov.au
Applications are to be addressed to Samuel Bryce CEO, marked Private & Confidential, and can be delivered:
in person at our office,
Samuel Bryce
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Goomalling
PO Box 118
Goomalling WA 6460
SAMUEL BRYCE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Position Description Application Form
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