Carpentry & Building Maintenance Assistant

Carpentry & Building Maintenance Assistant

Asset Management | Building/Construction

Closing date: 23/08/2026

Company Information:
 

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular 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 great place to live and work.

About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the Projects & Building Team for 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 
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, found on the recruitment portal, or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0645.

Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice. 

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

Attachments:
- PD - Carpentry Building Maintenance Assistant - Asset Management - June 2025.pdf