Careers / Employment Opportunities
CARAVAN PARK CARETAKER CASUAL (RELIEF)
The Shire of Yilgarn is seeking a casual Relief Caretaker for the Southern Cross Caravan Park, to carry out the duties of the Caravan Park operations whilst the permanent full-time and part-time Caravan Park Caretakers are on leave or break – five consecutive days per fortnight or as required.
The successful applicant should have good customer service skills, good personal presentation and being fit & healthy is essential. The role will require undertaking all activities to run the operations of the park and tourist accommodation, including; reception and bookings, reporting to Shire, amenities and onsite accommodation cleaning, and supervision of grounds maintenance contractors.
The successful applicant must be well presented, honest, hard-working, have a positive attitude, be self-motivated and have a passion for excellence in the park.
Employment terms and salary package are as per the details within the application pack.
For those applicants that do not reside in Southern Cross, there is the opportunity of free accommodation at the park during the relief periods.
Interested candidates are requested to obtain an application pack from:
• office at 23 Antares Street, Southern Cross, or
• telephone 08 9049 1001, or
• email payroll@yilgarn.wa.gov.au or
• downloaded below:
Application Pack - Relief Caravan Park Caretaker
Applications must be received by 4:00pm on Friday, 13 March 2026, should be marked “Confidential Application – Acting Chief Executive Officer” and be addressed to:
“Caravan Park Caretaker Casual (Relief)”
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Yilgarn
PO Box 86
SOUTHERN CROSS WA 6426
PLEASE NOTE: Canvassing of Councillors will lead to disqualification. 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 including Drug & Alcohol Screening and further random screening on employment. The applicant must be physically fit as this position requires manual work.
Cameron Watson
Acting Chief Executive Officer
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
• 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 $86,033 (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 below:
Application Pack: Plant Operator Road Construction and Maintenance
Applications should be addressed to the ACEO and marked “Confidential Application – Plant Operator Road Construction and Maintenance”, will be received up to 4:00pm on 26 March 2026. Refer to the application pack for further information on how to apply.
Cameron Watson
Acting 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.
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* (*training available to upgrade licence class)
• 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 $86,033 (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 below:
Application Pack: Truck Operator Road Construction and Maintenance
Applications should be addressed to the ACEO and marked “Confidential Application – Truck Operator Road Construction and Maintenance”, will be received up to 4:00pm on Thursday 26 March 2026. Refer to the application pack for further information on how to apply.
Cameron Watson
Acting 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.