In the heart of wildflower country, Mullewa is a quiet, tidy, rural township with a population of 700 people just 99km from Geraldton, a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia’s Coral Coast. Mullewa offers a small range of services and activities with a focus on community. Recognised as one of WA’s key wildflower centres to visit, Mullewa’s natural beauty is plentiful. The Mullewa District Office, as a branch of the City of Greater Geraldton, provides a wide range of administrative and community and cultural development services to the town. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
About the position:
The Maintenance Grader Operator undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of road construction and maintenance services to the Mullewa District.
Key accountabilities:
- Complete maintenance grading of unsealed roads;
- Construct and maintain unsealed roads and shoulders within the City’s network;
- General operation of plant, maintenance and/or labour duties as required;
- Operate and maintain plant, hand tools and specialised road maintenance equipment in a competent manner including graders, rollers, loader, trucks and other machinery as required;
- Ensure that all work undertaken is to a high standard and within budget and agreed timeframes.
This role is located in Mullewa.
For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Darryl Pedlar on 08 9956 6765.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will hold a HC licence, and have experience in maintenance grading as well as operating other plant and machinery associated with road construction and maintenance such as rollers, loaders and trucks.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary starting from $63,792 per annum or $32.2833 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
• Up to 18.5% Superannuation
• 22 Annual Leave days
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
Interested in applying?
For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
Applications close 4pm Monday 24 August 2020.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
