Shire of Denmark

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A vibrant coastal community, connected to the environment, living the village lifestyle.

MACHINE OPERATOR/GENERAL HAND

Are you looking for a job closer to home? Would you like to work locally contributing to the community?

This could be your opportunity to get hands-on experience, develop new skills, and grow with a supportive team while working closer to home.

About Us:

The Shire of Denmark is a high-performing local government with 99% of staff rating the Shire as a positive place to work and valuing the people they work with. Our team culture is built on respect, support, and positive values. At the Shire, we EMBRACE a workplace that empowers staff to live out our organisational values in every community interaction.

Opportunity:

We are seeking a Machine Operator / General Hand to join our Infrastructure & Assets business unit to assist the teams with civil works including road maintenance, footpaths, trails and cycleways.

Ideal Candidates:

We are looking for someone who:

Is a skilled and qualified machine operator (excavators, backhoe experience)

Is willing and able to undertake labouring work as needed

Can handle physically demanding tasks and is fit for duty

Values teamwork and can adapt, multitask, and contribute to a positive team culture

Has a strong commitment to work health and safety on the job.

Qualifications:

HR Driver’s Licence – Required

HC Licence – Desirable

Plant Operating Tickets - Preferred

Construction Card - Required

Other Requirements on successful employment:

National Police Clearance

Pre-employment Medical

Why Work With Us?

Be part of a supportive, respectful, and high-performing team and enjoy the benefits of working closer to home – saving time, fuel, and money

Make a tangible impact on your local community

This role offers a great opportunity for people early in their career to gain real-world experience, learn from experienced mentors, and grow their careers in civil infrastructure.

Hours: Full-time (76 hour / 9-day fortnight)

Salary: $69,784.00 per annum and up to 17% superannuation, plus additional allowances and benefits.

How to Apply:

The Shire of Denmark welcomes your application for this exciting opportunity.

To apply, please submit the following:

A cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and

An up-to-date resume

Applications can be submitted via:

Email: [email protected]

Online: www.denmark.wa.gov.au/employment

Post: PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333

For more information about the position or to apply online, we encourage you to visit the Shire’s website: www.denmark.wa.gov.au/employment.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Employee Support & Culture on (08) 9848 0305.

Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 29 August 2025.

David King

Chief Executive Officer

PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333

Telephone: (08) 9848 0300

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au