Current Vacancies

There is one current vacancy with the Shire of West Arthur.

Manager of Works and Services

The Shire of West Arthur seeks an experienced and motivated works and services professional to join our executive leadership team.

Located just 40 minutes from Collie and 90 minutes from Bunbury, Darkan offers the benefits of a relaxed country lifestyle, strong community connections and the opportunity to build broad executive experience within the Shire of West Arthur, a progressive and community-focused rural local government.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager of Works and Services is a senior management position responsible for a broad and rewarding portfolio across infrastructure delivery, works programming, asset and plant management, budgeting, procurement, staff supervision and service improvement, with the opportunity to make a practical contribution to the Shire’s community.

Key responsibilities (indicative) include:

  • Lead delivery of the Shire’s annual works and infrastructure program.
  • Plan construction, maintenance, contractors, plant and resources.
  • Lead and manage Works and Services employees and contractors.
  • Manage works, asset and plant programs, budgets, procurement and funding submissions.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, Council policies, standards and WHS requirements.
  • Report and advise on projects, expenditure, infrastructure and service delivery.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in road construction, maintenance, asset planning and project delivery.
  • Strong leadership, staff management and commitment to a positive workplace culture.
  • Sound financial, procurement, contract and works-program management capability.
  • Effective communication, sound judgement and knowledge of local government and WHS requirements.

The position will be a negotiated contract for a fixed term up to 5 years with a cash salary of up to $125,000 depending on qualifications and experience, vehicle with full private use, and executive style house.

Further information including the remuneration package and position description are available on the Shire’s website www.westarthur.wa.gov.au Enquiries about the position should be directed to the Chief Executive Officer on 08 9736 2400.

Applications should be addressed to the CEO and include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (not more than 3 pages) and current CV (including qualifications and referee details). Applications to be marked Private and Confidential – Manager Works and Services and emailed to hr@westarthur.wa.gov.au by 4.00pm 20 November 2026.

The Shire reserves the right to close the application period early.

Information Package - Manager Works and Services