AddressCompany Information:
An iconic location, Esperance is situated on Western Australia's southeast coast about 725 km from Perth by road and 1.5 hour direct flight. The Esperance Region comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes in Western Australia. It includes over 400km of coastline ranging from the gently undulating bays and picturesque islands of the Recherche Archipelago to the striking cliffs of the Great Australian Bight.
The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefits including up to 16% superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities for career progression and work life balance.
All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.
About the Role
An excellent opportunity exists for a qualified Mechanic to join our Workshop team in a supervisory role.
This position manages and conducts the efficient repair and maintenance of the Shire's large and diverse fleet, mechanical plant and equipment. The successful applicant will oversee the management of the workshop store and maintenance systems including supervising workshop staff, contractors and resources to accomplish repair and servicing tasks.
Other accountabilities for this position include:
- Coordinate the workshop activities to provide efficient and effective scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance for all plant, equipment and light vehicles.
- Ensure stock levels of workshop consumables are maintained.
This position is 89.5 hours over a nine day fortnight.
About You
To be successful and thrive in this role, you will have:
- Trade Certificates as a heavy-duty mechanic or equivalent and extensive experience with heavy plant maintenance
- Previous experience managing fleet and workshop
- Experience supervising staff
- Strong communication and time management skills
- HR class drivers license or ability to acquire
Benefits
Salary: $118,520.68 per annum including overtime, plus superannuation
The Shire of Esperance offers fantastic work-life balance opportunities to permanent staff including:
- 9 day fortnight
- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years continuous service
- Minimum of 11% superannuation employer contribution
- Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
- Free membership to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool and gym)
- Access to career development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations
- Active Social Club activities
Application Instructions
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include a current Resume, a Cover Letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria.
Further details are available in the Position Description or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0634.
The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Attachments:
- PD - Asset Management - Asset Planning - Supervisor Mechanical Workshop.pdf
