Labourer

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to help keep our town looking great, we would love to hear from you. The Shire of Exmouth is looking for Labourers to join our team on a casual and permanent full-time basis.

Working with the Works team, you will help with a range of hands-on tasks that support the maintenance and improvement of roads, parks, and public spaces across the Shire. No previous experience is required – just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

What you’ll be doing
You will assist with general labouring tasks such as:

• Road, footpath and kerb repairs

• Paving, line marking and bitumen works

• Drainage works

• Fencing and safety barriers

• Installing guide posts

• Weed control and herbicide use

• Tree maintenance

• Looking after parks, gardens, street verges and recreation areas

A driver’s licence is preferred. Training will be provided for the right candidates.

What we offer
This position is classified as Level 5 under the Shire of Exmouth Industrial Agreement 2025 and entitlements include:

Casual

• Hourly rate: $45.90 per hour (casual loading included)

• Location allowance: $2,002 per year (pro rata)

Permanent full-time

• Base salary: $72,558 per year ($36.72 per hour)

• Housing allowance: $5,000 per year

• Location allowance: $2,002 per year

• 9-day fortnight roster

• 5 weeks annual leave

• Long service leave after 7 years (conditions apply)

Other

• Up to 22% superannuation (includes co-contribution)

• Uniform allowance

• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support

How to apply
Visit our website to complete the application form and upload your resume/summary of employment:
https://www.exmouth.wa.gov.au/council/about-us/employment.aspx

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, to confirm they can safely perform the inherent requirements of the role.

This recruitment process will remain open to establish a pool of suitable applicants for current and future vacancies. The Shire reserves the right to interview and appoint applicants at any stage throughout the recruitment process, as operationally required.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shane Evans, Manager Works, on 08 •••• •080 or email ••••@exmouth.wa.gov.au

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.