Job Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Town Maintenance Officer to join our Operations Team in Kununurra.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily maintenance of parks and reserves, roads and drainage, reticulation systems and other works in the Wyndham town site and surrounds.
* Maintenance and construction projects that enhance or modify the parks, sporting facilities, public open spaces, reserves, cemetery's, streets and Shire ablutions.
* Undertaking duties on roadside preparation and maintenance including tree planting, removing litter, trimming, whipper snipping, tree and branch removal, clean up after storms etc.
* Gardening duties including mowing, fertilising, planting, pruning, edging, reticulation maintenance and weed control.
The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications in Grounds maintenance, Machinery Operation and Horticulture or landscaping, current Blue/White Construction Safety Card, current unrestricted WA Manual 'MR' or 'HR' Class Driver's Licence and current First Aid qualification.
Required Skills and Qualifications
The following skills and qualifications are essential for this role:
* Relevant qualifications in Grounds maintenance, Machinery Operation and Horticulture or landscaping.
* Current Blue/White Construction Safety Card.
* Current unrestricted WA Manual 'MR' or 'HR' Class Driver's Licence.
* Current First Aid qualification.
Benefits
In addition to the competitive annual salary range, you may also enjoy the following benefits:
* 6 weeks annual leave.
* 5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%.
* Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses.
* 11 public holidays with 2 additional Local Government Days per year.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Shire provided corporate uniforms.
* A variety of health and wellbeing programs.
About Us
The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia. We are committed to employing people who share our values of safety, teamwork, accountability, communication and respect.