The Shire of Upper Gascoyne has an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced “Works and Services Administrator” to join our Works and Services department. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role assisting the Manager of Works and Services in delivering sound administration, particularly in the key areas of Procurement, Stocktakes, OH&S compliance and documentation, assist in the delivery of Shire Projects, Data Entry and prepare and submit of various permits and claim forms. The successful candidate will be required to work effectively and cohesively within a team environment, possess good time management and organisational skills, be focused and process driven and demonstrate a commitment to the Shire’s core values.

Key responsibilities of the position will include:

· Ordering, receiving parts and organising contract trades people to undertake works

(mechanical, auto electrical, etc.)

· Stocktakes

· OH&S compliance and documentation – JSA’s SOP’s.

· Assist in the delivery of Shire Projects.

· Data Entry

· Prepare and submit of various permits and claim forms.

· Create Purchase Orders and monitor expenditure versus budget.

· Receive and record building applications and associated documents and fees.

· Assist with road closures / opening.

An attractive remuneration package will be offered including a Modern 2x2 House inclusive of rent and utilities.

To be considered for the position, you must be able to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

In addition to a resume, applications should include a covering letter which clearly outlines why you are interested in the position, local government or other relevant administrative experience, and other relevant skills and experience as requested in the application criteria.

An application package is available on the Shire’s website https://www.uppergascoyne.wa.gov.au/council/our-region/employment.aspx or by contacting Jarrod Walker on 9943 0988. Applications close 4:00pm on Friday 11th July 2025, however the Shire of Upper Gascoyne reserves the right to close the advertising at an earlier date. Applications should be marked ‘Private & Confidential – Works and Services Administrator, addressed to [email protected].

The canvassing of Shire Staff and/or Elected Members will disqualify potential applicants from this process.

The Shire of Upper Gascoyne is an equal opportunity employer.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact the Manager of Works & Services Jarrod Walker on (08) 9943 0988. Applications close 4pm on Friday 11th July 2025.