Shire of Gingin

Maintenance Officer

Permanent, Full-Time

Do you enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on? Interested in a career where your practical skills and experience will make a real difference in our community? If so, the Shire of Gingin is offering a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated self-starter to join our Operations & Assets team as Maintenance Officer.

This position is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Shire’s reticulation systems, parks and gardens, reserves, road verges, streets, footpaths, public open spaces, playgrounds, buildings, and other built infrastructure. The position also contributes to the construction and maintenance of the road network as required.

What We Can Offer You

• Cash salary range: $68,298 - $71,453 (depending on experience) plus superannuation up to 15%.
• 9-day fortnight.
• Supportive team environment.
• Attractive rural town working location.

To Apply

Applicants may view the Position Description HERE.

Written applications may be emailed to mail@gingin.wa.gov.au or submitted HERE.

A police clearance and medical check will be required later in the process.

Your application must include the following 3 documents:

1. Covering letter outlining your interest in the position.
2. Current CV / Resumé (please ensure referees are current).
3. Response to the Selection Criteria - see page 2 of the Position Description and in a separate document outline your ability to meet each of the requirements of the role (maximum of 3 pages).

Please note: the Shire of Gingin reserves the right to close the recruitment period earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Applications close 4.00pm, Friday 11 April 2025.

Eligibility

1. Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or legal working rights is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions at the Shire of Gingin.
2. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
4. The Shire of Gingin is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The Shire encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities, and genders to apply for this position.
5. All employees and prospective employees of the Shire of Gingin are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

Enquiries

• Genesia Koorasingh, Human Resources Manager – (08) 9575 5124
• Ruth March, Executive Manager Operations & Assets – (08) 9575 5100

*Note for recruiters and employment agencies – please do not contact us regarding this job posting as unsolicited resumes or recruitment services will not be responded to or accepted.