Carpentry & Building Maintenance Assistant

Asset Management | Building/Construction

Company Information

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on WesternAustralia’s south east coast, comprises some of the mostspectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. 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 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 excellent place to live and work.

About the Job

There is an exciting chance with the Projects & Building Teamfor a Carpentry & Building Maintenance Assistant. Provide trade support to the Building Maintenance Supervisor. Required to undertake a range of activities principally repairing, maintaining and monitoring condition of Council building assets and infrastructure.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Undertakes routine inspection of council buildings, reporting any defects and repair needs, to Building Maintenance Supervisor for work/repair orders.
- Responds to building damage/defects notified by tenants of leased Council premises,



assessing the problem reported and rectifying in efficient manner.
- May be required to assist in building construction undertaken, by working in trade qualified capacity.

This is a permanent full time position, working 85 hours per week.

About you

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

- Trade certificate in carpentry or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years practical experience in the building trade industry.
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative, be adaptable and deal effectively with trade related issues.

Benefits

Salary: $101,397.61 per annum (including overtime)

Permanent staff are entitled to:

- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every second Friday.
- Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
- Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
- Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
- Access to career development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations

Applications close on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 6.00pm

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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