Applications Close (AWST): 6:00 PM 30/09/2026 Salary up to: $80,000 - $89,999 Occupation: Administration/Support/Service Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Kununurra - Remote WA Company Information The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers.
As a global tourism attraction, it is known for luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and is a breathtaking and very unique part of Australia.
The Shire is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles and abundant opportunities.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people.
We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and all age groups to apply.
Position Purpose As the Administration Officer – Operations, you will play an important role in supporting the Shire's Operations team to keep things running smoothly across our Kununurra and Wyndham depots, cemeteries and landfill sites.
You will provide essential administration and stores support, helping our operational teams stay organised, well-equipped and focused on delivering quality services to the community.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same,



with the opportunity to work across a range of operational areas and build strong relationships with people throughout the Shire.
If you are organised, practical and enjoy being part of a busy team where your work makes a real difference, this could be the role for you.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications required for the role Demonstrated experience in a similar role; Demonstrated skills in the development and monitoring of safety practices including hazard and risk management, incident investigation and audits; Ability to work under limited direction to improve and enhance processes and practices; Achieve high quality results by taking a shared responsibility for setting priorities, organising workloads and meeting prescribed or self-imposed deadlines in a team environment; High level written and verbal communication skills that result in effective and appropriate communication with a broad range of people internal and external to the Shire; and Proven experience in the use of Microsoft Office products, including advanced word processing skills with excellent attention to detail.
A copy of the full position description applicable to this vacancy can also be found at the bottom of this page.
Salary and Benefits Working for SWEK means that in addition to the competitive annual salary range,



you may also enjoy a range of benefits including: 6 weeks annual leave 12% employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up to an additional 5% in co-contributions when the employee contributes an equivalent amount Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year Flexible working arrangements Shire provided corporate uniforms Opportunities for professional development A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services APPLY NOW!
If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the 'Apply' button at the bottom of this page or contact the Shire's Human Resources team for a confidential discussion on (************* if there's more that you'd like to know.
*Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptable evidence includes an Australian or Recent Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa.
Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance prior to interview stage of the recruitment process.
Attachments: - **** - Position Description - Administration Officer Operations - May ****.pdf

📌 Administration Officer - Operations (Kununurra)
🏢 Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
📍 Kununurra