Company Information:

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA.  The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities for career progression and work life balance.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.

About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the Rural Maintenance for a Plant Operator Tractor Slasher Leading Hand. This position involves the construction and maintenance of Shire infrastructure and carrying out Slasher and Mulching to road verges on shire roads.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Supervise small groups of employees and the quality and standard of work they produce.
  • Construction and maintenance of Shire infrastructure, including signage.
  • Operate plant as required such as bobcat, loader and truck.
  • Labouring tasks as required.

This is a Permanent full time position, working 85 hours over a 9 day fortnight. 

About you 

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

  • Demonstrated experience in maintenance of signage and/or other Shire infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated experience in operation of plant items used by Council (e.g. bobcat, loader, truck, etc).
  • Demonstrated ability in construction and/or maintenance activities.
  • ‘MR’ class driver’s licence
  • White Card

Benefits

Salary: $81,588.31 per annum including overtime, plus superannuation

Permanent staff are entitled to:

  • 9 day fortnight
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year
  • Minimum of 11.5% superannuation employer contribution
  • Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
  • Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
  • Access to career development opportunities
  • Uniform allowance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations

Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date is Sunday 2nd February 2025 6.00pm.

Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include a current Resume and a Cover Letter.

Further details are available in the Position Description, found on the recruitment portal, or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0645

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Attachments:

- PD - Asset Operations - Plant Operator Rural Maintenance Tractor Slasher Leading Hand - January 2025.pdf

Salary

$81,588.31

Yearly based

Location

Shire Of Esperance,Western Australia,Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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