Expression of Interest - Town Maintenance Officer (Pool Recruitment)
Applications Close (AWST): 11:45 PM 31/08/2025
Salary: Less than $70,000
Occupation: Manufacturing/Operations
Work Type: Maximum Term - Full Time, Maximum Term - Part Time, Casual
Location: Kununurra - Remote WA
Expression ofInterest
Full-time, Part-timeand Casual
The EastKimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populatedarea in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known asone of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourismattraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope ofcolour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravanparks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and itis an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The EastKimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures,lifestyles and abundant opportunities.
The Shire ofWyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believe that providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is extremely important and weare committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values ofSafety, Teamwork,Accountability, Communication andRespect, these Values are incorporated into allaspects of employment at SWEK.
TheOpportunity
We arelooking for Town Maintenance Officers to join our Operations Teamto provide daily reserves, roads and drainage, reticulation systemsand other works in the Kununurra town site and surrounds.This maintenance of parks and role is responsible for:
* Undertaking dutiesrelating to maintenance and construction projects that enhanceor modify the parks, sporting facilities, public open spaces,reserves, cemetery's, streets and Shireablutions;
* Takingpart on roadside preparation and maintenance including treeplanting, removing litter, trimming, whipper snipping, tree andbranch removal, clean up after storms etc
* Gardening dutiesincluding mowing, fertilising, planting, pruning, edging,reticulation maintenance and weed control;
* Operating fleetincluding truck/trailer, and plant equipment to carry outmaintenance requirements;
* Operating plant andequipment and ensuring that all equipment is well maintainedand faults are reported immediately to ensure best use and safeequipment;
* Maintaining plant andequipment log books and completing end of day checks soequipment is work-ready for the next day;
* Ensuringthat tools, machinery, equipment and workshop is maintained toa high standard;
* Attending andparticipating in team meetings, tool box meetings, inductionsand other required training;
* Following organisationalspecific procedures and processes at all times;
* Activelycontribute to team planning and be committed to strong workproductivity and high-quality outputs;
* Utilising initiative tosolve routine problems and determine ways to improve efficiencyand performance.
A CertificateIII in Civil Construction/horticulture, current Blue/WhiteConstruction Safety Card and unrestricted WA 'HR' ClassDriver's Licence are essential for this role, as isdemonstrated experience in the safe operation and user maintenanceof equipment and experience and ability to work outdoors in EastKimberley conditions. You will also have good customerservice skills, good time management skills and strongcommunication skills.
This pool willbe open for a period of 12 months, permanent, fixed term, full timeand part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise;however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
Moreinformation about the position and the requirements are in thePosition Description at the bottom of thispage.
Workingfor SWEK means that as an employee, in addition to a competitivesalary, you will also enjoy:
* Sixweeks paid annual leave and other generous leaveoptions
* Extra 2Public Holidays (Local Government Days)
* Salarypackaging options, including novated leasing
* Paidparental leave
* Superannuation matchingco-contribution of 3%
* Complimentary membershipof our pools and gym facilities
* Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including free healthassessments, mental health awareness programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services
* Freeparking
* Fullypaid induction
* Provision of a CorporateUniform
* Professional DevelopmentOpportunities
* Abilityto live and work in the most incredible East Kimberleyregion
We areoffering a full remuneration package inclusive of allowances andSuperannuation between $84,000 to $89,000(dependent on skills and experience) per annum.
APPLYNOW
If you areready to be part of our diversely talented team to build yourfuture with an organisation that makes an impact, improves livesand inspires others please click the'Apply' button at the bottom of thispageor contact Steven McEvoy, Supervisor Operations on 0428335 810 for a confidential discussion.
To beconsidered, you will need to submit a coveringletter outlining your interest in the position and yourability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum twopages), a current resume and any otherrequired documentation. Successful applicants will be required toprovide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within sixmonths), complete a pre-placement medical questionnaire with Drugsand Alcohol Screening and undertake a pre-employment functiontest.
Applicationswill be accepted until 11.45PM, Sunday31/8/2025
As anEqual Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley,values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks towelcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and allage groups to apply.
However,applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and willbe required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance priorto interview stage of the recruitment process.
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