Careers / Employment Opportunities
GENERAL HAND – PARKS AND GARDENS
The Shire of Yilgarn is seeking applications for the position of Parks and Gardens General Hand. The primary responsibilities of the position are maintaining the Shire’s parks, gardens and reserves, including the operation of mechanical equipment such as ride-on mowers, whipper snippers, light tip truck and chemical spraying equipment. The applicant must have a minimum C manual drivers’ licence.
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.
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 Wes Furney 08 90491 001 or payroll@yilgarn.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by contacting Executive Manager Infrastructure – Glen Brigg on 0409 791 135.
Application Pack: General Hand - Parks and Gardens
Written applications, addressed to the CEO and marked confidential, will be received up to 4:00pm on 9 December 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.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CASUAL CLEANER
The Shire of Yilgarn currently has an opportunity for a reliable person to join our team on a casual basis. The primary responsibilities of the position are the cleaning of Shire owned premises.
The applicant must be:
• Responsible
• Have a strong work ethic
• Have good personal presentation
• Attention to detail
• Capable of working alone
• Physically able to undertake manual work including lifting, carrying and kneeling
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
What we offer:
• Flexible working hours
• Casual loading of 25%
• Option to progress to permanent employment for the right employee
• Full training
Cleaning equipment and products provided.
Interested candidates are requested to obtain an application pack from:
• administration office at 23 Antares Street, Southern Cross, or
• telephone Payroll/HR 08 9049 1001, or
• payroll@yilgarn.wa.gov.au, or
• download below
APPLICATION PACK: Casual Cleaner
Applications should be marked “Confidential Application – Casual Cleaner”.
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.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
GENERAL HAND ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
The Shire of Yilgarn currently has an opportunity for a reliable person to join our team. The primary responsibilities of the position are the construction and maintenance of Shire roads.
The applicant must be:
- Self-motivated
- Have a strong work ethic
- Work well in a team
- HR manual drivers' licence
- Physically able to undertake manual work including bending, lifting and
handling various types of tools and equipment
What we offer:
- up to 19% superannuation contribution
- housing allowance
- adverse working conditions allowance
- uniform allowance
- a Rostered Day off every 19 days and overtime
- relocation expenses in accordance with Shire Policy
Clothing and protective equipment provided.
Interested candidates are requested to obtain an application pack from:
Applications should be marked “Confidential Application – General Hand Road Construction and Maintenance”.
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.