Works General Hand
Job ID: 35792
Job Views: 14
Location: Geraldton
Post Code: 6530
Category: Local Government, Trades & Services
Employment Type: Full time
Posted: 06/10/2025
Description:
Works General Hand (Ref: 1277, 1281 & 1287)
About the position:
The Works General Hand undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of road and drainage services to the City of Greater Geraldton. This position works under general direction to ensure all work is carried out within agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures and Australian standards.
This position works a 9 day fortnight with every second Friday as a non-working day.
Key accountabilities:
- Participate in hazard identification and controls through the development of specific JHA and ensuring team accountability. Promote safe work practices and environment through leading by example.
- Maintain the City’s sealed roads and drainage systems assets through undertaking various maintenance activities.
- Perform routine manual labour duties, including but not limited to shovelling, cutting and picking of asphalt, filling of potholes, and trench restoration.
- General operation of plant, in a competent and safe manner including skid steer, loader and other machinery as required.
- General use of hand tools in a competent and safe manner to carry out maintenance and/or labour duties as required.
For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Brian Myers, Supervisor Urban Roads on 08 9956 6***.
Job Requirements:
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will ideally hold an HR licence and have demonstrated experience in the safe use of plant and equipment associated with road and drainage maintenance. Furthermore, previous experience working with asphalt and chip sealing will be highly regarded.
Applicants with limited knowledge, skills and experience in road maintenance or drainage construction are welcome to apply.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary starting from $76,072 per annum or $38.4981 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 9-day fortnight
- 22 Annual Leave days
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
How to Apply:
Interested in applying?
To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application
1. A current resume
2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
i. This position requires HR class driver's license. Please list your driver's license class and expiry. If you a hold lesser class license please confirm your willingness to upgrade.
ii. Demonstrated experience in road and drainage maintenance techniques.
iii. Please rate your level of competency operating the following plant - loader, roller, grader, bobcat, excavator between Nil, Basic, Intermediate or Advanced and provide example or reason for selected rating.
iv. Knowledge of WHS procedures including plant and vehicle pre-starts, risk analysis and job safety assessments (JSAs).
v. Sound ability to operate and use hands tools, small power tools, plant, specialised machinery and vehicles effectively and safely.vi. Experience working as part of a small team to set timeframes.
vii. Basic ability to use IT hardware such as smartphone and tablet applications.
Applications close 4pm Monday 27 October 2025.
Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
📌 Works General Hand
🏢 Nameless
📍 Geraldton