Careers / Employment Opportunities

TRAINEE MACHINERY OPERATOR

The Shire of Yilgarn is seeking applications for the position of Trainee Machinery Operator. 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:

  • Self-motivated
  • Have a strong work ethic
  • Work well in a team
  • WA “C” manual drivers' licence
  • Physically able to undertake manual work including bending, lifting and

handling various types of tools and equipment

  • Physically fit

What we offer:

  • up to 19% superannuation contribution
  • heavily subsidized housing/housing allowance
  • a Rostered Day off every 19 days
  • consistent overtime available, current average work day of 9.5 hours (including overtime)
  • adverse working conditions allowance
  • uniform allowance
  • relocation expenses in accordance with Shire Policy

Clothing and protective equipment provided.

 

Interested candidates are requested to obtain an application pack from:

Application Pack: Trainee Machinery Operator

Applications should be marked “Confidential Application – Trainee Machinery Operator”.

 

Written applications, addressed to the CEO and marked confidential, will be received up to 4:00pm on 10 February 2025. 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

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
  • WA HR manual drivers' licence
  • Physically able to undertake manual work including bending, lifting and

handling various types of tools and equipment

  • Physically fit

What we offer:

  • up to 19% superannuation contribution
  • heavily subsidized housing/housing allowance
  • a Rostered Day off every 19 days
  • consistent overtime available, current average work day of 9.5 hours (including overtime)
  • adverse working conditions allowance
  • uniform allowance
  • relocation expenses in accordance with Shire Policy

Clothing and protective equipment provided.

 

Interested candidates are requested to obtain an application pack from:

Application Pack: General Hand Road Construction and Maintenance

 

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.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
PLANT OPERATOR 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
  • WA HR manual drivers' licence
  • Physically able to undertake manual work including bending, lifting and handling various types of tools and equipment
  • Physically fit

What we offer:

  • up to 19% superannuation contribution
  • heavily subsidized housing/housing allowance
  • a Rostered Day off every 19 days
  • consistent overtime available, current average work day of 9.5 hours (including overtime)
  • adverse working conditions allowance
  • uniform allowance
  • relocation expenses in accordance with Shire Policy
    Clothing and protective equipment 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
  • below:

Application Pack: Plant Operator Road Construction and Maintenance

Applications should be marked “Confidential Application – Plant Operator 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.