Careers / Employment Opportunities

PLANT 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 “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:
• up to 19% superannuation contribution
• ***heavily subsidized housing/housing allowance***
• a Rostered Day off every 19 days
• consistent overtime available, current average work day of 9.5 hours (including overtime)
• Annual wage up to $85,396 (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
• here: Application Pack - Plant Operator Road Construction

Applications should be addressed to the CEO and marked confidential, will be received up to 4:00pm on 25 July 2025.

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.