Careers / Employment Opportunities

LEADING HAND - ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE The Shire of Yilgarn currently has an opportunity for a reliable person to join our team as a Leading Hand on a full-time basis. About the role Provide on-site supervision of the Shire of Yilgarn’s Road Construction and Maintenance Staff; Key responsibilities include: Responsible for providing supervised employees with on-the-job training and guidance; Responsible for productivity and efficiency of employees and work group supervised; Assist in the construction and maintenance of all civil works as required; Must at least have a WA “HR” manual drivers' licence Must have a WA Construction card “White card” Must be physically able to undertake manual work including bending, lifting and handling various types of tools and equipment A full list of duties, responsibilities and selection criteria is provided in the Position Description included in the application pack. What we offer The Shire of Yilgarn offers a range of benefits, including: up to 19.5% superannuation, including a 7.5% Council matching contribution; Subsidised housing or housing allowance; 9-day fortnight, one rostered day off per fortnight; Consistent overtime available, current average workday of 9.5 hours (including overtime); Adverse working conditions allowance; and PPE provided How to apply Interested applicants are encouraged to obtain an Application Pack, which includes the Position Description and information on how to apply. Application packs are available from: Shire Administration Office at 23 Antares Street, Southern Cross WA Phone: HR/Payroll on (08) 9049 1001 Email: payroll@yilgarn.wa.gov.au Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and marked Confidential. Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday, 13 November 2026. Ben Forbes Chief Executive Officer Shire of Yilgarn PO Box 86 SOUTHERN CROSS WA 6426 Please note: Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify applicants. The successful applicant will be required to obtain relevant police checks and provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. This position is subject to a pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Clearance. APPLICATION PACK - Leading Hand Road Construction and Maintenance

PLANT OPERATOR - ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE The Shire of Yilgarn currently has an opportunity for a reliable person to join our team as a Plant Operator on a full-time basis. About the role The primary responsibilities of the position are the construction and maintenance of Shire roads. Key responsibilities include: Assist in the construction and maintenance of all civil works as required; Where trained and licensed, drive and operate Council’s full range of plant and equipment; If and when required, assist parks and gardens with mowing, tree pruning, manual weed chipping, gardening and other horticultural activities; Must at least have a WA “HR” manual drivers' licence Must have a WA Construction card “White card” Must be physically able to undertake manual work including bending, lifting and handling various types of tools and equipment A full list of duties, responsibilities and selection criteria is provided in the Position Description included in the application pack. What we offer The Shire of Yilgarn offers a range of benefits, including: up to 19.5% superannuation, including a 7.5% Council matching contribution; Subsidised housing or housing allowance; 9-day fortnight, one rostered day off per fortnight; Consistent overtime available, current average workday of 9.5 hours (including overtime); Adverse working conditions allowance; and PPE provided How to apply Interested applicants are encouraged to obtain an Application Pack, which includes the Position Description and information on how to apply. Application packs are available from: Shire Administration Office at 23 Antares Street, Southern Cross WA Phone: HR/Payroll on (08) 9049 1001 Email: payroll@yilgarn.wa.gov.au Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and marked Confidential. Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday, 13 November 2026. Ben Forbes Chief Executive Officer Shire of Yilgarn PO Box 86 SOUTHERN CROSS WA 6426 Please note: Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify applicants. The successful applicant will be required to obtain relevant police checks and provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. This position is subject to a pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Clearance. APPLICATION PACK - Plant Operator Road Construction and Maintenance

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 12 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 from here: Casual Cleaner

Applications should be marked “Confidential Application – Casual Cleaner”.

Ben Forbes

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.