The Position

The Shire of Manjimup is seeking highly efficient and effective individuals to assist the Shire’s Works team. This role is responsible for:

Actively contribute to the Works team to deliver a high standard of maintenance and construction work of roads, signage, bridges, drainage, vegetation and other local government infrastructure;

Assist with the delivery of works department projects and maintenance activities, through the completion of on-ground tasks, so that they are delivered efficiently, effectively, within budget and finished to a high standard;

Safely and efficiently operating light plant, vehicles, hand and power tools, road construction plant and equipment including trucks, rollers, loaders and backhoes, and undertaking manual tasks as required;

Daily inspections and maintenance of plant and equipment including reporting of deficiencies and faults;

Assist with after-hours call outs to maintain operation of the Shire’s infrastructure;

Listen to and carry out all work instructions in a safe and responsible manner.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role you will need:

Ability to work under limited supervision and as part of a team.

Basic experience with a range of road construction and bridge plant, hand and power tools.

Developing or good understanding of infrastructure activities including bridge, road, drainage, and path maintenance and construction.

Self-motivated with a focus on outcomes that provide a benefit to the community.

Current HR class drivers’ licence.

National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain).

HC driving licence (desirable).

Construction Safety Awareness certificate (desirable).

Basic Chainsaw Operators certificate (desirable).

Basic Worksite Traffic Management certificate (desirable).

Working at Heights (desirable).

To Apply

Visit www.manjimup.wa.gov.au for information about the position, including the position description, application details, information about the Shire of Manjimup, and benefits of the local community. For further inquiries, please contact Human Resources, at [email protected] or at 9771 7777.

Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 4 June 2025

The Shire of Manjimup reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date for applications.