Position Vacant – Building Maintenance Officer

The Shire of West Arthur has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Building Maintenance Officer. In this role, you'll be responsible for high-quality repairs and maintenance and developing programs to care for Shire-owned building assets and structures.

We are looking for:
• Experience in building construction or maintenance.
• Skills in carpentry, metal fabrication, or related trades.
• Initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of work health and safety practices.
• Construction White Card and sound computer skills.

What We Offer:
• Competitive package: Level 3-5 of the Local Government Industry Award 2020, allowance, superannuation, leave loading and commuter use of a Shire vehicle.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Uniforms and a wellbeing program.
• Flexible working conditions and a great workplace culture.

This position is offered at level 4 of the Local Government Industry Award 2020, depending on experience, with an opportunity to increase after twelve months. Other benefits include the opportunity for overtime, 76 hrs per fortnight (9-day fortnight), adverse working conditions allowance and up to 11.5% super.

Subsidised staff housing is available for this position. If the appointee is not residing in staff housing, a housing allowance of $60 per week is offered if required.

If you would like to find out anything further regarding this position, the application for employment form and application package are available from Shire’s website, www.westarthur.wa.gov.au. Otherwise, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Shire’s Manager Corporate Services, Rajinder Sunner on 08 9736 2400 or email mcs@westarthur.wa.gov.auTo be considered for the position, please submit the following:

1. A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your experience relevant to the role and why you would like to be considered for the position.

2. A current resume which provides:

• Relevant personal details (including name, address, phone number, email address)
• Summary of work experience, including the dates and details of tasks performed in each position
• Education and training relevant to the position description
• Any activities you have undertaken outside of work relevant to your application.

3. The names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your work experience. One referee should preferably be your current or recent supervisor/manager.

Applications should include a completed employment form or a resume with the contact details of two recent work-related referees. They will be delivered to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of West Arthur, 31 Burrowes Street, Darkan, WA, 6392 or lodged electronically to shire@westarthur.wa.gov.au 

The closing date for this position is on 28 February 2025