About Yurra
Yurra is a majority Yindjibarndi-owned company delivering quality services across civil construction & rail maintenance, building construction and maintenance, electrical, facilities maintenance, landscape construction, surveying, and industrial operations. Grounded in the Yindjibarndi 3C's—Culture, Community, and Commercial—we are dedicated to creating real opportunities for people through meaningful employment, partnerships, and sustainable growth.
Yurra is seeking a motivated Trainee Mobile Plant Operator to work on and around the Pilbara rail network. This full-time position offers the opportunity to learn on the job and complete a Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.
Please note: This is for local Karratha-based candidates, FIFO will not be considered.
Skills:
- Prior experience in a trade's assistant or similar role
- Good understanding of workplace health and safety obligations
- Current C-class or above Australian driver's license
- Proficiency in computers and digital applications
Responsibilities:
- Work 8 days on, 6 days off based from the Karratha yard and working across client rail sites
- Demonstrate high motivation, self-discipline, commitment to health, safety, and quality standards
- Learn from experienced team members to develop skills in operating mobile plant equipment
- Attend Tafe for training as part of the Certificate III program
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a trade's assistant role or similar position
- Good understanding of workplace health and safety obligations
- Current C-class or above Australian driver's license
- Proficiency in computers and digital applications
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only applicants currently residing in Karratha or surrounding areas will be considered. This is not a FIFO role. Pre-employment checks including rail medical assessments and national police clearance will be required for site access. Shortlisting may commence immediately.
If you are interested in learning how to operate mobile plant equipment with hands-on training opportunities, apply now for this exciting long-term opportunity with Yurra. For more information about who we are and what we do please visit our website: www.yindjibarndi.com.au and www.yurra.com.au
Founded in 2013, Yurra is the outcome of the successful collaboration between the Yindjibarndi People and ALM Landscaping a successful construction business established in Port Hedland in 2010.
Formed with the shared goal to deliver sustainable procurement benefits to the community, Yurra provides employment and training for the people of Roebourne, while driving business, social and economic benefits for the wider community. As testament to the success of the partnership, all former ALM Landscaping staff and contracts transitioned to become part of the Yurra story.
Yurra is majority owned by all Yindjibarndi people via Yindjibarndi Wealth Pty Ltd a wholly owned investment entity established for the Yindjibarndi people post the signing of the Land Use Agreement with Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) in July 2013. Yurra’s balance ownership is by Right Foot Forward Pty Ltd (Liam Wilson), one of the founding Directors and current CEO.
We are proudly committed to driving long-term, economically sustainable businesses to achieve our goal of delivering positive economic, cultural and community benefits to the people and communities whose lands we operate.
