Project Officer
The Shire of Boddington is seeking a professional, dynamic and hardworking Project Officer to join our team, on a permanent basis. This newly created role will plan, coordinate, and deliver key projects aligned with the community’s vision and the council’s strategic priorities. Responsibilities include procurement, stakeholder engagement, and project management, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. The role also supports sustainable development and improved community services while overseeing the delivery of minor projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, coordinating and delivery of small to medium projects
- Assist project leads in developing and documenting project specific content aligned with Project Management Framework
- Facilitate effective reporting of project progress to relevant stakeholders
- Prepare and manage grant applications
- Carry out end to end procurement activities including preparation of tender documents
- Perform project and contract administration tasks
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and/or demonstrate sound transferrable skills with outstanding project administrative abilities. Producing high quality work and having a keen eye for detail. Previous experience in local government would be advantageous, and the individual must exhibit strong organisational skills along with excellent customer service skills.
The position offers:
- Salary package between $102,891 and $107,341 including superannuation, with a cash component of up to $96,270
- 32 – 38 hours per week, working an 8 or 9 day fortnight, with flexible working hours
- Up to 17.5% superannuation if you join the Council’s matching scheme of 6%
- Additional benefits, including salary sacrifice, free pool and gym access and 2 extra days of leave annually.
To apply for this role, applicants should provide a cover letter, resume and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria (not more than three pages). View the Application package here.
For any further queries about the role, please contact Renée Sarich, Human Resources Officer on 08 9883 4999.
Application should be submitted to hr@boddington.wa.gov.au by 4.00pm on Wednesday, 9 April 2025.
Governance Coordinator
The Shire of Boddington is seeking a professional, dynamic and hardworking Governance Coordinator to join our team, on a permanent basis. This role will monitor and manage the Shires compliance with the Local Government Act 1995, Regulations and other relevant legislation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure the Shire’s compliance with the Local Government Act 1995, Regulations and other relevant legislation.
- Manage, development, review and implementation of Council policies, operational practices, procedures and guidelines.
- Coordinate the completion of the Annual Compliance Audit Return within the required timeframes.
- Undertake the annual review of delegations and sub-delegations in accordance with legislation.
- Prepare Council reports in relation to Governance matters
- Facilitate the review of the Shire’s Local Laws.
- Review and facilitate the implementation of the Shire’s Risk Management Framework.
- Conduct annual reviews of the Operational and Strategic Risk Register with the Executive Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and/or demonstrate sound transferrable skills with outstanding Governance and Risk Management abilities. Producing high quality work and having a keen eye for detail. Previous experience in local government would be advantageous, and the individual must exhibit strong organisational skills along with excellent customer service skills.
The position offers:
- Salary package between $102,891 and $107,341 including superannuation, with a cash component of up to $96,270
- 32 – 38 hours per week, working an 8 or 9 day fortnight, with flexible working hours
- Up to 17.5% superannuation if you join the Council’s matching scheme of 6%
- Additional benefits, including salary sacrifice, free pool and gym access and 2 extra days of leave annually.
To apply for this role, applicants should provide a cover letter, resume and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria (not more than three pages). View the Application package here.
For any further queries about the role, please contact Renée Sarich, Human Resources Officer on 08 9883 4999.
Application should be submitted to hr@boddington.wa.gov.au by 4.00pm on Wednesday, 9 April 2025.
Plant Operator/General Hand
The Shire of Boddington is a values driven organisation proud to be serving our community with a diverse range of services. The Shire is seeking a suitably experienced and motivated individual to join our Works and Services team. The primary objective of the role is to operate various items of plant and equipment in relation to civil construction and maintenance works.
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Carrying out construction and maintenance activities on infrastructure, including roads, pathways and drainage.
- Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment in accordance with approved work practices, procedures, service levels and quality standards.
- Performing various manual handling and labouring tasks.
- Being a positive part of a motivated team that delivers services for the community.
The successful candidate will have a great attitude, experience in a similar role, and possess plant operation competency tickets (or be willing to obtain these). A HR Class driver’s licence is a preferred requirement of the role.
The position offers:
- Salary package between $81,680 to $84,095 including superannuation
- Cash component of up to $71,840 inclusive of allowances
- 76-hour fortnight, structured as an 8-day work cycle, with a 4-day weekend every second week
- Up to 17.5% superannuation if you join Councils matching scheme of 6%
- Additional benefits, including salary sacrifice, free pool and gym access and 2 extra days of leave annually
- Training and development opportunities
To apply for this role, applicants should provide a resume including details of qualifications and competencies, and a cover letter outlining relevant experience. View the Application package here.
For any further queries about the role, please contact Robert Doe, Infrastructure Coordinator on 9883 4999.
Application should be submitted to hr@boddington.wa.gov.au by 4.00pm on Wednesday, 16 April 2025.