Applications are invited for the position of Town Maintenance Officer with the Shire of Merredin. This role will undertake duties that ensure the upkeep and maintenance of all parks, gardens, street spaces, sports grounds, and reserves within the townsite and surrounding area, to a high standard in a safe and efficient manner that contributes to a positive image for the Shire.
Reporting to the Town Maintenance Supervisor and working in conjunction with other Town Maintenance staff, this position is key to ensuring the Shire is clean and well maintained to meet the expectations of residents and visitors. Ideally, we are looking for someone that takes pride in their work, is flexible with working hours and has some experience in a similar role.
This position offers great benefits, including:
- A fantastic work life balance;
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) – work a 9-day fortnight!
- A small, personable team environment;
- Training and development opportunities should you want to progress your career;
- A great employee Health and Wellbeing Program including flu shots, hearing tests, skin cancer checks and an Employee Assistance Program;
- Industry allowance of up to $72.00 per fortnight;
- Additional superannuation through the Shire’s co-contribution program; and
- Salary sacrifice options.
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Shire of Merredin Outside Staff Enterprise Agreement 2022 - SoM EA 2022.
Your commencement salary will depend on your level of qualifications, skills, and experience.
If you would like further information about this position, please contact Musa Mono, Executive Manager Infrastructure Services on (08) 9041 1611 during office hours. If you require information on how to apply, please email careers@merredin.wa.gov.au.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to careers@merredin.wa.gov.au or drop it off at the Shire Administration Building, no later than 4:00pm, Friday 24 July 2026.
Please note: The Shire reserves the right to assess applications and interview candidates as they are received and may appoint a suitable candidate prior to the advertised closing date.
Craig Watts
Chief Executive Officer