There is an exciting opportunity with the Infrastructure & Asset Services for a Building Maintenance Assistant. This position is to provide trade support to the Building Maintenance Officer and is required to undertake a range of activities principally repairing, maintaining and monitoring the condition of Council assets and infrastructure. This is a permanent, full-time position which will report to the Building Maintenance Officer.

Situated in the Great Southern and only 50km from Albany and Denmark. This is a great opportunity to progress your career, while experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Great Southern. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions.

The successful applicant will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

Conducting maintenance and repairs to Council Buildings and other assets across the Shire. Jobs may include, but are not limited to, joinery, carpentry, repairing furniture, doors, locks, window treatments, painting, lights and other tasks which may arise.

Undertake building maintenance in accordance with direction from the Building Maintenance Officer and as specified by the annual building maintenance program.

Assist contractors as requested by the Building Maintenance Officer.

Competitive conditions of employment are offered including a salary in the range of $70,846.32 to $75,302.20 per annum plus 12.0% superannuation contribution and co-contributions of up to 5%. The appointed person will be required to work 76 hours per fortnight on a 9-day fortnightly cycle.

For a copy of the Information Package, please visit the Shire’s website, www.plantagenet.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9892 1111.

Applications addressed to the undersigned, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 48, Mount Barker WA 6324 by 4.15pm, Friday 22 August 2025.

The Shire of Plantagenet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workplace. We are actively encouraging people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for available positions.