EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Best suited for: Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders, Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens who seeking an exceptional regional local government job experience in East Pilbara region, Western Australia.

About This Opportunity

The Shire of East Pilbara is opening its doors to motivated, community-minded individuals looking to kickstart or advance their careers in local government through a general Expression of Interest (EOI). If you are eager to contribute to the thriving outback community of Newman, Western Australia, but aren't quite sure which department matches your background, this flexible talent pool is your perfect starting point. The Shire regularly reviews this registry to fill critical casual, temporary, and project-based vacancies across an incredibly diverse range of corporate and operational areas. By registering your interest, you position yourself at the front of the line for upcoming roles, all backed by an outstanding regional benefits package that includes substantial superannuation options, living allowances, uniform provisions, and major staff discounts across community complexes.

Job Summary

The Shire of East Pilbara invites enthusiastic, adaptable, and values-driven professionals to submit an Expression of Interest to join their dynamic regional workforce. This general talent pool serves as a primary recruitment pipeline for a variety of municipal business streams, including administration, customer service, recreation, community care, maintenance depots, and public operations. The Council looks for proactive team players who are excited to step into flexible work arrangements and support the delivery of high-quality local government services.

• Employer Name: Shire of East Pilbara
• Employment Type: Casual
• Required Education Level: Open to all education levels and backgrounds; relevant vocational tickets, business certifications, or practical industry experiences are highly regarded.
• Work Arrangement: Varies by assignment (On-site, administrative, or field-based positions across Shire facilities)
• Employment Location: Newman, East Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia.
• Salary & Package: Competitive hourly or salary rates relative to assigned occupational awards | Premium benefits for eligible roles include a Living Allowance up to $20,000 p.a. | Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution* | Uniform Allowance | 50% Facility Discounts.
• Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily operational duties, customer inquiries, or field-based maintenance tasks safely and efficiently, tailored to your specific department placement.
• Provide welcoming, helpful, and highly professional engagement when interacting with regional residents, local business operators, and external travelers.
• Maintain clear, open, and supportive internal communication while collaborating with multi-disciplinary council teams and leadership groups.
• Adhere strictly to safe work methods, incident reporting guidelines, and general Occupational Safety & Health (OS&H) rules unique to your work environment.
• Adapt flexibly to changing operational needs, stepping in to support special community events, seasonal projects, or temporary staff shortages.
• Care for and safely operate assigned local government property, computer databases, office software, or mechanical plant equipment.
• Embody the Shire’s corporate core vision and live its values of "Leadership with HEART" (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork).

Skills & Requirements

• Adaptability & Motivation: A strong, genuine desire to build a career within local government, with a proven history of being reliable, punctual, and highly adaptable in the workplace.
• Teamwork & Communication: Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to connect with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Licences & Clearances (Advantageous): Holding a current Western Australian Class 'C' driver's licence, a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), a National Police Clearance, or specific white cards/machinery tickets will significantly broaden your potential placement paths.
• Solid foundational self-management and organization skills, allowing you to execute tasks productively with or without direct supervision.
• A practical, safety-first mindset with a willingness to learn specific municipal guidelines, software systems, or physical work standards quickly.

Work Environment & Health Requirements

• Facility Footprint: Work environments vary dramatically based on your skills and preferences—ranging from air-conditioned corporate reception spaces and public libraries to active community recreation complexes and outdoor physical construction depots exposed to the regional Pilbara climate.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Formal job offers arising from the EOI pool are strictly subject to standard vetting procedures. This can include checking right-to-work parameters within Australia, qualification updates, workplace reference checks, passing a National Police Clearance, and satisfying a role-specific pre-employment medical review.

Benefits

• A fantastic foot in the door with a progressive local government authority offering highly flexible **casual and project-based work arrangements**.
• Substantial **Living Allowance provisions reaching up to $20,000 per annum** (offered depending on final contract types and role classifications).
• Exceptional long-term wealth building via an elite **employer superannuation contribution scheme of up to 22%** (subject to standard employee matching co-contribution parameters).
• Fantastic lifestyle incentives, including a **50% corporate discount on Shire-managed facilities, recreation centers, gyms, and aquatic spaces**.
• Generous professional support, including **Uniform Allowance provisions** where applicable, and immediate, confidential counseling access through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Clear pathways to accumulate eligibility for Long Service Leave and paid parental leave allocations over time.

Important Applicant Information

• Working Rights Profile: Candidates must hold full, valid, and unrestricted domestic working rights within Australia at the exact time of submitting their EOI.
• Application Methodology: To successfully register your profile, applicants must submit an up-to-date professional resume along with a concise cover letter of no more than 3 pages total, outlining their preferred fields of work and unique skill sets.
• Hiring Process: The People and Culture Team monitors this talent pool continuously throughout the year. Canvassing of active local Councilors or selection panel members is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate profile disqualification.
• Please note: The employer has not indicated that offshore international visa sponsorship is accessible for this placement.

Required Application Documents:

• An up-to-date professional resume mapping your work history, computer proficiencies, trade tickets, volunteer history, and active contact data for two reachable workplace references.
• A maximum 3-page cover letter introducing yourself, highlighting the specific types of work you are looking for (e.g., Administration, Outdoors, Sports, Youth Support), and why you want to join the Shire team.
• Digital copies of any active licences or compliance certificates you possess (e.g., WA Driver's Licence, First Aid, White Card, WWCC).

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders who hold full, unrestricted domestic working privileges within Western Australia.

About The Employer

The Shire of East Pilbara is a progressive, community-focused local government authority—geographically recognized as the largest shire in Western Australia. Managing key outback town sites including Newman, Marble Bar, and Nullagine, the Shire delivers vital infrastructure, community services, and lifestyle assets to a highly diverse regional footprint. By fostering an internal workspace culture driven by passion, purpose, and skill growth, the Shire empowers its corporate, social, and civil crews to maintain safe, inclusive, and high-quality spaces for regional families.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• Ensure your personal contact details, domestic working privileges, and active references are completely accurate before submitting your expression of interest.
• Never provide upfront administration fees, profile processing charges, or uniform deposits to any municipal employer or recruitment agent.
• Refrain from attaching highly sensitive financial records, banking coordinates, or tax file numbers during this introductory registry phase.
• Ensure all files are securely uploaded via the Shire's official recruitment portal or emailed directly to the People and Culture Team at recruitment@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au.

Original Source: Shire of East Pilbara Employment Registry — Job Reference: Expression of Interest (Newman / General Casual Pool)