Shire of Denmark

Discover Denmark

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

MACHINE OPERATORS

GENERAL HANDS

MECHANICS

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

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 appreciate the people they work with.

The positive values and culture demonstrated by staff at the Shire, create an environment where co-workers can connect and EMBRACE a workplace that empowers staff to bring the organisation’s values to life through their daily business interactions with the community.

Opportunity: 

The Shire of Denmark is seeking suitably qualified people to fill the roles of Machine Operators / General Hands and Mechanic positions for a casual pool.  The casual roles would be on an “as needs basis” to cover leave and also during high volume project work.

Ideal Candidates:

• Machine Operators to work with our Civil Team - skilled and qualified machine operators with experience in operating excavators, loaders, rollers and truck driving also and happy to assist with labouring. Some of the work involved would be maintaining our local road network and drainage as well as improving footpaths, trails, and cycleways.
• General Hands to assist with maintenance of the Shires assets – footpaths, roads and drainage etc. Some of the work may be physically demanding so personnel are required to be capable of carrying out essential job functions that require physical exertion.
• Mechanics – qualified and experienced to assist our Workshop Mechanics in maintenance and servicing of all plant and equipment, trucks and the Shires’ fleet vehicles.

Qualifications required:

• HR Drivers Licence
• Plant Operating Tickets
• Construction Card

Other documents required:

• National Police Clearance
• Pre-employment medical

The benefits of working with the Shire:

Satisfying and meaningful work in a unified team while contributing to the local community. Working closer to home and saving money and time in travel, fuel and mileage on your car.

Hours:                               Casual - working 8 hour days on an as need basis

Rate of pay:                    $42.6645 to $47.6645 per hour including 25% casual loading, depending on the position applied for, and up to 16.5% superannuation.

The Shire welcomes you to apply as follows:

Please provide a covering letter advising of your experience relative to the role you are applying for and an updated resume, either by email to enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au, on-line on our website, or by mail to PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333. 

For more information on the position or to apply click on the following links Candidate Information Package and Application for Employment Form.

If you have any questions about the position, Employee Support & Culture can be contacted on (08) 9848 0305.

Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Friday 7 February 2025.

Kellie Jenkins

Acting Chief Executive Officer

PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333

Telephone: (08) 9848 0300

Email: enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au

Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au