Town Maintenance Officer (Kununurra)

Town Maintenance Officer (Kununurra)

Permanent Role

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The East Kimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and it is an amazing and very unique part of Australia.  The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles and abundant opportunities. 

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believe that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important and we are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication and Respect, these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Town Maintenance Officers to join our Operations Team to provide daily maintenance of parks and reserves, roads and drainage, reticulation systems and other works in the Kununurra town site and surrounds.  This role is responsible for:

• Undertaking duties relating to maintenance and construction projects that enhance or modify the parks, sporting facilities, public open spaces, reserves, cemetery’s, streets and Shire ablutions;
• Taking part on roadside preparation and maintenance including tree planting, removing litter, trimming, whipper snipping, tree and branch removal, clean up after storms etc
• Gardening duties including mowing, fertilising, planting, pruning, edging, reticulation maintenance and weed control;
• Operating fleet including truck/trailer, and plant equipment to carry out maintenance requirements;
• Operating plant and equipment and ensuring that all equipment is well maintained and faults are reported immediately to ensure best use and safe equipment;
• Maintaining plant and equipment log books and completing end of day checks so equipment is work-ready for the next day;
• Ensuring that tools, machinery, equipment and workshop is maintained to a high standard;
• Attending and participating in team meetings, tool box meetings, inductions and other required training;
• Following organisational specific procedures and processes at all times;
• Actively contribute to team planning and be committed to strong work productivity and high-quality outputs;
• Utilising initiative to solve routine problems and determine ways to improve efficiency and performance.

A Certificate III in Civil Construction/horticulture , current Blue/White Construction Safety Card and unrestricted WA ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence are essential for this role, as is demonstrated experience in the safe operation and user maintenance of equitment and experience and ability to work outdoors in East Kimberley conditions.  You will have good customer service skills, good time management skills and strong communication skills. 

More information about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the bottom of this page.

Working for SWEK means that as an employee, in addition to a competitive salary, you will also enjoy:

• 6 weeks annual leave + 6 weeks leave loading
• 11% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%
• Generous annual rewards for service 
• Generous allowances
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
• 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
• Flexible working arrangements including access to rostered days off 
• Shire provided work uniforms and PPE
• Opportunities for training and development
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services

We are offering a remuneration package inclusive of allowances and Superannuation of up to $90,000 (dependent on skills and experience) per annum.

APPLY NOW!

If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page or contact Lincoln Heading, Manager Operations on 0418 946 525 or Steven McEvoy, Supervisor Operations on 0428 335 810 for a confidential discussion.

To be considered, you will need to submit a covering letter outlining your interest in the position and your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum two pages), a current resume and any other required documentation. Successful applicants will be required to provide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within six months), complete a pre-placement medical questionnaire with Drugs and Alcohol Screening and undertake a pre-employment function test.

Applications will be accepted until 11.45PM, Sunday 26/5/2024

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and all age groups to apply.

However, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance prior to interview stage of the recruitment process.

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- 4216 Town Maintenance Officer (Kununurra) April 2024.pdf