Works General Hand (Ref: 1277, 1281 & 1287)
About the position:
As a Works General Hand, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping the City of Greater Geraldton moving. This is an active, outdoor position focused primarily on road maintenance and pothole repairs, helping to keep local streets safe and well maintained for the community.
Working as part of a skilled team and under general direction, you’ll carry out practical maintenance tasks across roads and drainage assets, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required safety and quality standards. You’ll follow all relevant legislation, Australian Standards, and City policies and procedures while taking pride in real, visible results at the end of the day.
This role suits someone who enjoys physical work, being outdoors, and making a tangible difference in their community. Plus, you’ll benefit from a 9-day fortnight, with every second Friday off giving you more time to recharge, explore, or pursue what matters to you.
Key accountabilities:
- Maintain the City’s sealed roads and drainage systems assets through undertaking various maintenance activities.
- Perform routine manual labour duties, including but not limited to shovelling, cutting and picking of asphalt, filling of potholes, and trench restoration.
- General operation of plant, in a competent and safe manner including skid steer, loader and other machinery as required.
For further information and to view the position description, visit
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Brian Myers, Supervisor Urban Roads on 08 9956 6710.
Position requirements:
We’re looking for a motivated, safety‑focused person who enjoys hands‑on, outdoor work and is keen to build practical skills.
Ideally, you’ll hold an HR licence and have experience safely operating plant and equipment used in road and drainage maintenance. Experience with asphalt works and chip sealing will be highly regarded.
Applicants with
limited experience are encouraged to apply training and support will be provided for the right candidate with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary starting from $76,072 per annum or $38.4981 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 9-day fortnight
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
Visit the City’s website:
Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:
- A current resume
- A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
i. This position requires HR class driver's license. Please list your driver's license class and expiry. If you a hold lesser class license, please confirm your willingness to upgrade.
ii. List all the following licenses you hold – White or Blue Card, High Risk Work License (DG, C2), Basic Traffic Management.
iii. Please outline your experience and confidence in using iPad or smartphone applications for day‑to‑day work tasks, including job tracking, safety checks, or timesheets.
Applications close 4pm Thursday 30 April 2026
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
