Careers / Employment Opportunities

General Hand Road Construction and Maintenance

Southern Cross/Permanent Full Time

The Shire of Yilgarn is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of General Hand Road Construction and Maintenance. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and work well in a team environment, primary responsibilities of the position are maintaining Councils Road network within the Shire.

The applicant must be physically fit as this position requires work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Some of the work is physically demanding as it involves bending, lifting and handling various types of tools and equipment and the operation of road maintenance equipment, a HR manual drivers’ licence is required.

Benefits including up to 19%* superannuation contribution, housing allowance, adverse working conditions allowance, relocation expenses in accordance with Shire Policy, uniform allowance, service pay, a Rostered Day Off every 19 days and overtime.

Located along the Great Eastern Highway, 380km from Perth the Shire of Yilgarn is known as the gateway to the Wheatbelt and the Goldfields with Southern Cross being the major town centre. Working with the Shire of Yilgarn will offer the successful applicant an exceptional base from which to enjoy the best of regional living.

This position operates out of the works depot located in Arcturus Street, Southern Cross under the supervision of the Executive Manager Infrastructure.

An information package is available below or by contacting Laura Della Bosca on 08 90491 001 or ea@yilgarn.wa.gov.au.

General Hand Road Construction and Maintenance Application Pack

Written applications, addressed to the CEO and marked confidential, will be received up to 4:00pm on 12 July 2024. Refer to the application pack for further information on how to apply.

Nic Warren

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Yilgarn

PO Box 86

SOUTHERN CROSS WA 6426

PLEASE NOTE: Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify. The successful applicant is required to obtain relevant police checks, and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. This position is subject to a Pre-Employment Medical and a National Police Clearance.

*As of 1 July 2024