Careers / Employment Opportunities

TRUCK 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 “HC” manual drivers' licence
• WA Construction card “White card”
• Physically able to undertake manual work including bending, lifting and handling various types of tools and equipment
• Physically fit

What we offer:
• ***heavily subsidized housing/housing allowance ***
• up to 19.5% superannuation contribution
• 9-day fortnight, one rostered day off per fortnight
• consistent overtime available, current average work day of 9.5 hours (including overtime)
• Annual wage up to $86,110 (including average overtime hours)
• 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
• downloaded below:

Application Pack - Truck Operator Road Construction and Maintanence

Applications should be addressed to the CEO and marked “Confidential Application – Truck Operator Road Construction and Maintenance”, will be received up to 4:00pm on Monday 5 January 2026. 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.


GENERAL HAND – PARKS AND GARDENS

The Shire of Yilgarn currently has an opportunity for a reliable person to join our team. The primary responsibilities of the position are maintaining the Shire’s parks, gardens and reserves.
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:
• ***heavily subsidized housing/housing allowance ***
• up to 19.5% superannuation contribution
• 9-day fortnight, one rostered day off per fortnight
• consistent overtime available, current average work day of 9.5 hours (including overtime)
• Annual wage up to $82,621 (including average overtime hours)
• 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
• downloaded below:

Application Pack - General Hand Parks and Gardens

Applications should be addressed to the CEO and marked “Confidential Application – General Hand - Parks and Gardens”, will be received up to 4:00pm on Monday 5 January 2026. 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
PLANT MECHANIC

The Shire of Yilgarn currently is seeking applications from suitable qualified persons for the position of Plant Mechanic. The successful applicant will be responsible for repairs and maintenance to Council’s fleet of well-maintained and near new road construction plant, light vehicles and numerous small plant items.

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:
• ***heavily subsidized housing/housing allowance ***
• up to 19.5% superannuation contribution
• 9-day fortnight, one rostered day off per fortnight
• consistent overtime available, current average work day of 9.5 hours (including overtime)
• Annual wage up to $108,200 (including average overtime hours)
• adverse working conditions allowance
• uniform allowance
• relocation expenses in accordance with Shire Policy

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
• downloaded below:

Application Pack - Plant Mechanic

Applications should be marked “Confidential Application – Plant Mechanic”.

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:

  • Average of 40 hours per fortnight
  • 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
  • downloaded 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.