Road Maintenance Officer - Grader Operator

Road Maintenance Officer - Grader Operator

Closing date: 18/11/2026 9:00 AM W. Australia Standard Time

Location: Tom Price

Department: Infrastructure Operations

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $124,560.13 - $130,816.05

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

.Road Maintenance Officer – Grader Operator

Shire of Ashburton
Tom Price or Paraburdoo, WA with frequent travel within the Shire
(Onsite)

Full time

Join the Shire of Ashburton as an experienced Road Maintenance Officer – Grader Operator and play a key role in maintaining vital road infrastructure across the iconic Pilbara region.

About Us
The Shire of Ashburton services the administrative centre of Tom Price and the towns of Onslow, Pannawonica and Paraburdoo.

The Shire also encompasses the Aboriginal communities of Bindi Bindi, Wakathuni, Bellary, Youngaleena and Ngurawaana.

Our vision is to embrace our unique Pilbara environment and lifestyle, by developing vibrant, active and connected communities.

We believe that social values are worth fighting for, and that everyone deserves to share in the richness created from where we choose to invest, live and visit.

What's on Offer?

• Estimated Total Package $190,000 - $210,000 p.a. (inclusive of allowances, meal allowances and overtime)
• Company housing provided in Tom Price
• Six weeks' annual leave + additional Annual Wellbeing Day
• Annual Health & Wellbeing Allowance of $300
• Superannuation match scheme (SOA contribution up to 21%)
• 10 days on 4 days off roster arrangement supporting work-life balance
• Secure a local government role with training and development opportunities.

About the Position
Reporting to the Roads Coordinator, you will support the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of road maintenance activities across the Shire. This position is offered on a 10 days on, 4 days off roster working 10.5 hour days and operates as a DIDO role from Tom Price to a rural camp accommodation on a 9-night consecutive swing, with generous allowances for each swing.

This role also includes around 20 hours of regular overtime paid at 150% for the first two hours and 200% thereafter.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Operating and maintaining grader plant to a high standard
• Undertaking road construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation works
• Conducting inspections such as pre-starts and identifying and addressing any defects
• Assist with basic plant servicing and upkeep
• Complete all required documentation and reports
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, teamwork and high-quality service delivery
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, legislation, and Shire policies
• Travelling from Tom Price to various worksite locations across the Shire of Ashburton

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• HR Licence essential (MC highly regarded)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with road maintenance and machine operations specifically Grader
• Experience with minor maintenance of plant equipment
• Sound understanding of safety, environment and compliance requirements
• White Card
• Pro-active, solutions-focused approach and ability to work autonomously

How to Apply?

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au and applications will close at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. Shortlisting may commence immediately.

For further information, please contact Dirk Sellenger, Manager Infrastructure Operations, on 0475 520 000.

All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Industrial Agreement 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of qualifications prior to commencement. We strongly encourage applicants to begin this process when applying.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify applicants.