Lead Grader Operator

1 day ago

Karratha Western, Australia City of Karratha Full time

Salary Package:
$125,245 per annum plus super

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle

The City of Karratha is seeking a skilled, confident and safety-focused Lead Grader Operator to join our Construction & Maintenance team. This role is ideal for an experienced operator who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys variety in their day, and is keen to support and guide others in the field.

About the role

As a Lead Grader Operator, you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality civil works across the district. Working closely with the Leading Hand Construction, you'll operate graders and other plant to design levels and tolerances, support the City's construction program, and ensure our roads and drainage assets are maintained to a high standard. You'll also step into leading roles when required and assist with the training of others in specialised plant operations such as bitumen repair and kerbing equipment.

What you'll do:

  • Operate graders to a high level of accuracy for road construction, verge grading, drainage maintenance and pavement works
  • Interpret and work to construction plans, design levels, survey tolerances and set-outs
  • Undertake construction and maintenance of unsealed roads, shoulders, culverts and other City infrastructure
  • Operate a range of plant including excavators, loaders and skid steers
  • Lead small teams on construction or maintenance tasks when required
  • Perform daily plant inspections, basic maintenance and cleaning, and report repairs to the Plant Mechanic
  • Maintain a strong commitment to safe work practices, PPE use and hazard reporting
  • Provide relief coverage for the Leading Hand Construction / Maintenance Grader Operator and other key plant operators

What you'll bring:

  • Certificate of Competency for Grader, Excavator, Skid Steer and Loader
  • Proven experience in road construction and high-accuracy machine operations
  • Ability to understand civil plans, set-outs and material specifications
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through complex operational challenges
  • Sound communication skills and the confidence to work with staff, contractors and the public
  • Previous experience leading or mentoring small work teams (desirable)
  • Manual HR driver's licence and a Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Basic Traffic Management certificate and good local area knowledge (desirable)
  • Physical capability to carry out manual tasks and use hand tools when required

Why join us?

You'll be part of a supportive and experienced team focused on delivering safe, reliable and high-quality infrastructure for the community. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to expand your skills across specialised civil equipment.

Apply Now

If you're a capable operator with a strong work ethic and a passion for doing the job right, we'd love to hear from you. Please click Apply and you will be taken to our online recruitment portal.

For enquiries about this position, please contact our People & Culture team on

Applications are to be received by
no later than 4.00pm, Wednesday 7th January 2026.

The City of Karratha reserves the right to close the role and appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

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