Applications Close (AWST): 11:45 PM 01/12/2024
Salary: Less than $70,000
Occupation: Manufacturing/Operations
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Wyndham - Remote WA
PermanentRole Full-time (averageof 38 hours per week) TheEast Kimberley The EastKimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populatedarea in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known asone of the world's last wilderness frontiers.
As a global tourismattraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope ofcolour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravanparks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and itis an amazing and very unique part of Australia.
The EastKimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures,lifestyles and abundant opportunities.
The Shire ofWyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believe that providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is extremely important and weare committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values ofSafety, Teamwork,Accountability, Communication andRespect; these Values are incorporated into allaspects of employment at SWEK.
TheOpportunity We arelooking for a motivated Town Maintenance Officer to join ourOperations Team in Wyndham to assist in the daily maintenance ofparks and reserves, roads and drainage, reticulation systems andother works in the Wyndham town site and surrounds.
The role willalso assist other Operational team members as required (i.e.Wyndham Landfill, Kununurra operations staff) from time to timeupon request by line management.
Your responsibilities willinclude:
Undertaking dutiesrelating to maintenance and construction projects that enhanceor modify the parks, sporting facilities, public open spaces,reserves, cemetery's, streets and Shireablutions; Takingpart on roadside preparation and maintenance including treeplanting, removing litter, trimming, whipper snipping, tree andbranch removal, clean up after storms etc Gardening dutiesincluding mowing, fertilising, planting, pruning, edging,reticulation maintenance and weed control; Operating fleetincluding truck/trailer, and plant equipment to carry outmaintenance requirements; Operating plant andequipment and ensuring that all equipment is well maintainedand faults are reported immediately to ensure best use and safeequipment; Maintaining plant andequipment log books and completing end of day checks soequipment is work-ready for the next day; Ensuringthat tools, machinery, equipment and workshop is maintained toa high standard; Attending andparticipating in team meetings, tool box meetings, inductionsand other required training; Following organisationalspecific procedures and processes at all times; Activelycontribute to team planning and be committed to strong workproductivity and high-quality outputs; Utilising initiative tosolve routine problems and determine ways to improve efficiencyand performance.
Relevantqualifications in Grounds maintenance, Machinery Operation andHorticulture or landscaping, current Blue/ White ConstructionSafety Card, current unrestricted WA Manual "MR' or"HR" Class Driver's Licence and current First Aidqualification are essential for this role.
You will alsoneed experience in lawn and garden maintenance, good customerservice skill, ability to work outdoors in East Kimberleyconditions, ability to safely operate relevant equipment and strongcommunication skill.
Moreinformation about the position and the requirements are in thePosition Description at the bottom of thispage.
Working forSWEK means that in addition to a competitive salary, you may alsoenjoy a range of benefits including:
6 weeksannual leave 11.5%superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further3% Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses 11public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' peryear Flexibleworking arrangements Shireprovided corporate uniforms Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services We areoffering a remuneration package inclusive of allowances andSuperannuation between $84,000 to $89,000(dependent on skills and experience) per annum for thisrole.
APPLYNOW! If you areready to be part of our diversely talented team to build yourfuture with an organisation that makes an impact, improves livesand inspires others please click the'Apply' button at the bottom of thispage or contact Barry Blunt, our Supervisor Wyndham on 0408682 530 for a confidential discussion.
To beconsidered, you will need to submit a coveringletter outlining your interest in the position and yourability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum twopages), a current resume and any otherrequired documentation.
Successful applicants will be required toprovide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within sixmonths).
Applications will be accepted until 11.45PM,Sunday 1/12/2024 As anEqual Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley,values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks towelcome contributions from all people.
We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and allage groups to apply. However,applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and willbe required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa.
Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance priorto interview stage of the recruitment process.
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