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
• 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 $86,690 (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 from the below link:
Application Pack: Truck Operator Road Construction and Maintenance
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 Tuesday 11 November 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.
FINANCE MANAGER
The Shire of Yilgarn invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Finance Manager. The key responsibilities of the position are:
• Provide leadership and operational management of Finance staff.
• Lead the preparation of the annual financial reports including their presentation to the Office of the Auditor General or their representatives for external audit, this includes the management of the relationship with the auditors;
• Assist the Executive Manager Corporate Services with the production of the annual budget and with its ongoing monitoring and review;
• Supervise finance and accounting tasks including rates, payroll, creditors, debtors and cashier.
A full list of responsibilities is included in the Position Description.
This is a key role and is responsible for ensuring the operational requirements of the finance area are meeting regulatory and legislative requirements with a key focus on continuous improvement and maintaining workflow processes.
The successful candidate will be tertiary qualified and/or with relevant demonstrated experience in all things finance with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
The position is offered on a 3-to-5-year fixed term Contract with an attractive total remuneration package of up to $157k including a cash component of between $90k and $110k. The package on offer, which includes subsidised housing & utilities and Shire vehicle will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
As this is a supervisory role, an on-site presence is required.
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: Finance Manager
Further information can be obtained by contacting Executive Manager Corporate Services – Cameron Watson on 08 9049 1001.
Written applications, addressed to the CEO and marked confidential, will be received up to 4:00pm Monday 10 November 2025.
Nic Warren
Chief Executive Officer
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:
• Flexible working hours
• 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.