Engineering Labourers (Pool)

The Shire of Exmouth is seeking Engineering Labourers to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. 

Reporting to the Manager Works this position is responsible for working within a small team environment to ensure that operations and maintenance activities within the engineering portfolio are delivered in accordance with specifications, plans and safety documentation.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have a Medium Rigid (MR) licence, a minimum of 2 years of experience on a variety of civil construction machinery, competency tickets for light and heavy plant and experience in handling of horticulture equipment.  If you enjoy working in an outdoor environment and contributing towards ensuring a vibrant town we would like to hear from you. 

The position is classified as Level 5 under the Shire of Exmouth Enterprise Agreement 2017. 

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, each of the following must be submitted with your job application:

1. A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of this role.
2. A current resume 
3. A completed application form 

Position Download:

• Position Description Engineering Labourer
• Application Form
  

Application forms, resume and cover letter are to be submitted in Word or PDF to humanresources@exmouth.wa.gov.au or to the Shire of Exmouth office.

For enquiries about this position please contact Murray Swarbrick, Manager Works (08)9949 3089.

Ben Lewis        
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

The Shire of Exmouth is an equal-opportunity employer.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have or are able to secure accommodation in Exmouth.

The Shire reserves the right to appoint candidates at any time under this pool. 

Waste Site Attendant

The Shire of Exmouth is seeking a Waste Site Attendant to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis.

We are a vibrant local government with a passion to keep our environment pristine. This role would suit someone who shares our interest in waste management and sustainability.   

Reporting to the Coordinator Works, the Waste Site Attendant will be required to promote sustainable waste activities including recycling, reuse, recover and repair and champion the reduction of waste within the Shire of Exmouth.  

This is a hands-on role that will ensure the day-to-day operations across the Shire’s landfill operations and Bring it Centre.  In this role you will maintain the Waste Facilities in accordance with the Landfill Environmental Management Plan (LEMP) and any licensing requirements under direction of the supervisor. The role includes the operation of plant and equipment and is responsible for delivering a high level of customer service, including receipting of monies for the waste facility in accordance with Shire procedures.  

Demonstrated experience in the operation of heavy plant and machinery in a waste management environment and a current “HR” class driver’s licence will be highly regarded. 

The position is classified as Level 4/5 under the Shire of Exmouth Enterprise Agreement 2017; the appointment salary rate depends on level of skills and experience.  

Benefits – This role comes with the following benefits; up to 21% superannuation (includes a co-contribution by you), eligibility for long service leave, uniform allowance, employee assistance program and other wellbeing services, regular RDO’s, and 5-weeks of annual leave.

How to Apply:

Access the full job description and application form below. Please provide a current resume and a completed application form with a covering letter outlining why you believe you are the best applicant for this role.  Applications in Word or PDF format are to be sent to humanresources@exmouth.wa.gov.au or to the Shire of Exmouth office.

Position Download:

• Position Description Waste Site Attendant
• Application Form
• Candidate Information Pack below

For enquiries about this position please contact Murray Swarbrick, Manager Works (08)9949 3089.

Ben Lewis       
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

The Shire of Exmouth is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have or are able to secure accommodation in Exmouth

AQUARIST

Work Live and Play, where others dream to visit! 

The Shire of Exmouth is seeking an inspired and passionate Aquarist to join our Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre team on a permanent part-time basis. Reporting to the Coordinator Aquarium and Tourism Services, the Aquarist is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre (NADC), including all life support systems, providing high-quality husbandry for the animal collection, and ensuring a high standard of customer experience. In the absence of the Senior Aquarist, this role will temporarily take on some or all their duties.

As the Aquarist, you will assist the Senior Aquarist and Coordinator in the day-to-day management and monitoring of the animal’s health and welfare and establish an appropriate dietary regime, medications, and enrichment requirements. When rostered, you will have the responsibility of being on-call for any callouts or alarms. You will perform regular diving duties and follow all safety guidelines and procedures related to diving, including maintaining a dive log and ensuring all diving equipment is maintained and in good working order. As part of the team, you will maintain all work areas of the NADC and conduct regular inspections and assessments to ensure the exhibits, and areas meet regulatory requirements and safety standards. You will perform routine cleaning and maintenance of tanks, exhibits and aquatic facilities and introduce and rotate environmental enhancements to uphold cleanliness and aesthetic standards whilst adhering to current procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience in marine and reptile animal husbandry. You must have, or the ability to obtain prior to employment, a current Occupational Dive Medical and desirably a rescue SCUBA dive certification. You will have experience in marine filtration and knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry, including feeding, breeding, and water chemistry. As an Aquarist, you will have the ability to work effectively in a small team with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. 

Are you concerned you don’t meet all the essential requirements of the role but believe you would be a good fit? Please reach out to Shendell Hay on 08 9949 3000 for a confidential discussion about the role and our expectations. 

This role is classified as a Level 5 under the Shire of Exmouth Enterprise Agreement 2017, with an hourly rate of $35.31 per hour. Hours are rostered across a 7-day operation. Weekend and public holiday work will be required and attract penalty rates. 

Benefits – This role comes with the following benefits; up to 21.5% superannuation (includes a co-contribution arrangement of up to 5%), $5,000 Housing allowance, $1,955 location allowance, weekend penalty rates, on-call allowance (when rostered), eligibility for long service leave, uniform allowance, employee assistance program and other wellbeing services and 5-weeks of annual leave (pro-rata).

How to Apply:

Access the full job description and application form below. Please provide a current resume and a completed application form with a covering letter outlining outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.  Applications in Word or PDF format are to be received no later than, Wednesday, 19 March 2025 to humanresources@exmouth.wa.gov.au or to the Shire of Exmouth office. The Shire of Exmouth reserve the right to conduct interviews and extend offers before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.  

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Shendell Hay, Coordinator Aquarium and Tourism Services on 9949 3000.

Position Download:

• Position Description Aquarist
• Application Form
• Candidate Information Pack below

Ben Lewis       
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

The Shire of Exmouth is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have or are able to secure accommodation in Exmouth

SENIOR AQUARIST

Work Live and Play, where others dream to visit!

The Shire of Exmouth is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Aquarist to join our Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre team on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Coordinator Aquarium and Tourism Services, the Senior Aquarist is responsible for assisting the management of the Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre (NADC), including all life support systems, providing high-quality husbandry for the animal collection, and ensuring a high standard of customer experience. 

As the Senior Aquarist, you will assist our Coordinator with the effective delivery of the day-to-day functions of the NADC, including ensuring all exhibits are in working order and maintained to the highest standards through regular inspections and assessments. When rostered, you will have the responsibility of being on-call for any callouts or alarms. The Senior Aquarist will assist in acquiring specimens for assigned exhibits, setting up new exhibits, and performing other related duties as directed. You will perform regular diving duties following all safety guidelines and procedures relating to diving, and develop and maintain equipment maintenance plans to ensure all diving equipment is maintained and in good working order. It is essential that the tanks and exhibits water quality and environmental parameters be managed and maintained through water chemistry testing and that an appropriate dietary regime, medications, and enrichment requirements are established. There is the opportunity within this role to collaborate with education and outreach departments to develop curriculum-based programming for schools, community groups, and other audiences.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Marine Biology or a relevant field and/or relevant experience in marine and reptile animal husbandry. You will have a rescue SCUBA dive certification or equivalent and must have, or the ability to obtain prior to employment, a current Occupational Dive Medical. You will have experience in maintaining marine filtration systems and knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry, including feeding, breeding, and water chemistry. As Senior Aquarist, you will have the ability to lead and work effectively within a small team with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. 

Are you concerned you don’t meet all the essential requirements of the role but believe you would be a good fit? Please reach out to Shendell Hay on 08 9949 3000 for a confidential discussion about the role and our expectations. 

This role is classified as a Level 7 under the Shire of Exmouth Enterprise Agreement 2017, with a base salary of $76,750 per annum. Hours are rostered across a 7-day operation. Weekend and public holiday work will be required and attract penalty rates. 

Benefits – This role comes with the following benefits; up to 21.5% superannuation (includes a co-contribution arrangement of up to 5%), $5,000 housing allowance, $1,955 location allowance, weekend penalty rates, on-call allowance (when rostered), eligibility for long service leave, uniform allowance, employee assistance program and other wellbeing services, regular RDO’s, and 5-weeks of annual leave.

How to Apply:

Access the full job description and application form below. Please provide a current resume and a completed application form with a covering letter outlining outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.  Applications in Word or PDF format are to be received no later than, Wednesday, 19 March 2025 to humanresources@exmouth.wa.gov.au or to the Shire of Exmouth office. The Shire of Exmouth reserve the right to conduct interviews and extend offers before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.  

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Shendell Hay, Coordinator Aquarium and Tourism Services on 9949 3000.

Position Download:

• Position Description Senior Aquarist
• Application Form
• Candidate Information Pack below

Ben Lewis       
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

The Shire of Exmouth is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have or are able to secure accommodation in Exmouth

Mechanical Service Person

Work, live and play, where others dream to visit!

The Shire of Exmouth is seeking an experienced and dedicated Mechanical Service Person to join our Operational and Infrastructure Services team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting to the Coordinator Works the Mechanical Service Person will ensure the Shire’s depots are maintained to a high standard, its fleet is maintained, and the repair and maintenance of the Shire’s minor plant and equipment and general mechanical infrastructure is scheduled and completed. 

In the role of Mechanical Service Person, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the Shire’s minor plant and equipment and general mechanical infrastructure located at the airport, pumping station, marina, and buildings. You will ensure the appropriate service records of work carried out on the Shire’s plant, equipment, and general mechanical infrastructure are maintained. You will coordinate and supervise contractors for works on plant, equipment, and general mechanical infrastructure and order the necessary parts in consultation with the Coordinator Works when required. 

To successfully fulfil the requirements of this role, you will have demonstrated previous experience working in a workshop environment and sound knowledge in the operation and maintenance requirements of plant and equipment with the ability to read and understand diagrams and technical manuals. It is a mandatory requirement for this role that you hold a current national “HR” class WA driver’s licence or be willing to obtain one within 3 months at your own expense. You will have or be willing to gain your immunisations for Hepititis A & B and Tetanus (as DT or dTPA).

Are you concerned you don’t meet all the essential requirements of the role but believe you would be a good fit? Please reach out to Dean Morrone, Coordinator Works on 0427 491 399.

The position is classified as a Level 6/7 (dependent on current skill set and experience) under the Shire of Exmouth Enterprise Agreement 2017, with an annual base salary of $73,249 - $76,750 per annum. This role is eligible for subsidised Shire housing—a 1-bedroom dwelling suitable for a single or couple only—or a housing allowance of $15,600 per annum if housing is not required.

Benefits – This role comes with the following benefits; up to 21.5% superannuation (includes a co-contribution by you), eligibility for long service leave, $15,600 housing allowance, $1,955 location allowance, uniform allowance, employee assistance program and other wellbeing services, and 5-weeks of annual leave.

How to Apply:

Access the full job description and application form below. Please provide a current resume and a completed application form with a covering letter outlining outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.  Applications in Word or PDF format are to be received no later than, Friday, 14 March 2025 to humanresources@exmouth.wa.gov.au or to the Shire of Exmouth office. 

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Dean Morrone, Coordinator Works on 0427 491 399.

Position Download:

• Position Description Mechanical Service Person
• Application Form
• Candidate Information Pack below

Ben Lewis       
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

The Shire of Exmouth is an equal opportunity employer.

Irrigation Technician

Work, live and play, where others dream to visit! 

The Shire of Exmouth is seeking a knowledgeable Irrigation Technician to join our Operational and Infrastructure Services team on a permanent, full-time basis. 

Reporting to the Coordinator Works within the Engineering team, the Irrigation Technician is accountable for the key functions of the Shire’s irrigation systems across all its assets, including the Shire of Exmouth’s waste water treatment facility and all public land in accordance with operational requirements.

In the role of Irrigation Technician, you will inspect, test, and maintain reticulation systems on a routine basis in public open spaces and streetscapes, to provide optimum supply of water for horticultural assets and diagnose and repair reticulation faults and breakages if required. It will be your responsibility to undertake water sampling across the ovals and treatment plant and provide daily and weekly reports to the Coordinator Works. To ensure minimal downtime to irrigation systems, you will be responsible for maintaining a store of irrigation components, and plant and equipment.

It is a mandatory requirement for this role that you hold a current national “C” class WA driver’s licence. You will have or be willing to gain your immunisations for Hepititis A & B and Tetanus (as DT or dTPA). To successfully fulfil the requirements of this role, you will have a qualification/certificate or relevant demonstrated experience in Irrigation. A qualification/certificate in plumbing, landscaping or similar will be desirable for this role. 

The position is classified as a Level 6 under the Shire of Exmouth Enterprise Agreement 2017, with an annual base salary of $73,249 per annum. Due to the technical skills and qualifications required, this role is eligible for a housing allowance of $15,600 per annum. 

Benefits – This role comes with the following benefits; up to 21.5% superannuation (includes a co-contribution by you),

eligibility for long service leave, $15,600 housing allowance, $1,955 location allowance, uniform allowance, employee assistance program and other wellbeing services, and 5-weeks of annual leave.

How to Apply:

Access the full job description and application form below. Please provide a current resume and a completed application form with a covering letter outlining outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.  Applications in Word or PDF format are to be received no later than,Wednesday, 9 April 2025 to humanresources@exmouth.wa.gov.au or to the Shire of Exmouth office. 

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Dean Morrone, Coordinator Works on 0427 491 399.

Position Download:

• Position Description Irrigation Technician
• Application Form
• Candidate Information Pack below

Ben Lewis       
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

The Shire of Exmouth is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have or are able to secure accommodation in Exmouth