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Finance officer

FINANCE OFFICER

The Shire of Yilgarn is seeking a reliable, organised and customer-focused person to join our team as a Finance Officer on a full-time basis.

About the role

The Finance Officer will play an important role in supporting the Shire's financial and customer service functions. Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining the Creditors and Stock Ledger;
  • Reconciling bank accounts;
  • Providing friendly and professional customer service; and
  • Assisting the Executive Manager Corporate Services with a range of financial and administrative duties

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; and
  • Uniform allowance.

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:

Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and marked Confidential.

Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday, 30 October 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 - Finance Officer

Leading Hand

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

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