Infrastructure Assets and Services Trainee

About the Shire of Toodyay

We are a value driven organisation proud to create and support a sustainable and liveable community. We are committed to providing exceptional services to our residents and working in partnership with local business and community groups.

As an employee for the Shire of Toodyay, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people who live, work, and play in our community.

We offer a range of diverse opportunities across a number of fields, including but not limited to planning, maintenance, parks and gardens, rangers, governance, finance, and customer services administration.

We are proud of our inclusive workplace and diverse culture and believe in providing ongoing training and support for all our employees to ensure they reach their full potential.

If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity, the Shire of Toodyay is the place for you.

About the role:

We are offering a 12-month traineeship with the Shire of Toodyay offers hands-on experience across parks and gardens, road maintenance, ranger services, and administration. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop practical skills in local government while working both outdoors and in an office environment. The successful candidate will receive on-the-job training, support to obtain a HR driver’s licence, and exposure to plant and equipment operation.

The Benefits of working for us:

• Professional Development: opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: flexible working arrangements considered.
• Additional Benefits: a uniform allowance, training and development options.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and a positive, proactive attitude toward training and skill development.
• Represent the Shire of Toodyay in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner at all times.
• Comply with all Shire policies and procedures, including those related to workplace conduct, safety, and confidentiality.
• Participate in training and development opportunities as directed.
• Be prepared to work both indoors and outdoors across a variety of settings and conditions.
• Work Health and Safety knowledge: foster a culture of safety through the development, implantation and monitoring of formal Work Health and Safety Management System

Sound like you?

For further information, please visit our website at

https://www.toodyay.wa.gov.au/employment/  or by contacting the Shire via email at records@toodyay.wa.gov.au.   

Applications should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Infrastructure Assets and Services Trainee” and forwarded to the Executive Manage Infrastructure Assets and Services at the Shire of Toodyay by mail, in person or via email.

Applications close at 4.00pm on Wed 20 August 2025.

Please Note:

• To be considered for this position, please ensure your application letter addresses the selection criteria and is no longer than three pages.
• The Shire is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects diversity in its workplace. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
• Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify applicants.

Thank you for your interest regarding the position of Infrastructure Assets and Services Trainee with the Shire of Toodyay.

Please read the attached guidelines carefully and follow all instructions before applying for this position.

Aaron Bowman JP

Chief Executive Officer