GENERAL HAND MAINTENANCE
PARKS AND GARDENS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE

• Permanent Full Time Position (9 Day Fortnight)
• Pay rate $28.8700 - $34.4766 per hour (Level 5)
• 11.5% Guaranteed superannuation plus up to an additional 6% matching employer contribution
• 20 days annual leave (pro-rata) and 2 days Public Service Leave

About the Shire of Chittering
It is an exciting and challenging time to work for the Shire as a Local Government that is experiencing growth due to its desirable lifestyle, scenic environment, and the recently extended Tonkin Highway. The Shire of Chittering employees (around 60 FTE) comprising the Administration and Depot is in Bindoon (30 minutes from Ellenbrook). Committed to a positive and collaborative work culture and providing employees diverse opportunities in their roles, the Shire of Chittering is a desirable place to work.

About the Position
The Shire of Chittering is seeking a motivated Plant Operator who can work in parks and gardens and road maintenance with the ability to operate heavy machinery including grader, backhoe, loader, and skid steer. Some of your core functions will include assisting the Works Supervisor and Team Leaders undertaking works activities and to undertake maintenance of parks, ovals, verges, drains, roads, footpaths, landfill sites, fleet, landscaped areas, and other associated works.

About You
The successful candidate will ideally have exceptional organisational skills, time management, problem solving and interpersonal skills while modelling a can-do attitude and is a collaborative team player. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Plant Operator – General Hand to join our Technical Services team.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Have the right to work in Australia.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Hold a HR license and white card.
• Have knowledge and understanding of Work, Health and Safety.
• Ability to provide a National Police Clearance.

Applying for this Position
Applicants are required to refer to the position’s Information Package for position and application information at https://www.chittering.wa.gov.au/employment.

Application must include:

• Resume
• Cover letter that addresses the selection criteria (max. 3 pages)
• Employment Application Form

Applications must be received by no later than 9am, Monday, 24 March 2025.

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applications, as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Late applications will not be accepted. We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early. For further information contact Human Resources by email [email protected] or phoning (08) 9576 4600.

Melinda Prinsloo
Chief Executive Officer