About Us
Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.
In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.
With New Leadership, Dedicated Staff And a Supportive Council, The City Is Working Towards The Vision Of Being a Sustainable Regional City Of The Future. We Are Dedicated To Working Together To Achieve The Best Possible Outcomes And Are Guided By Our Intention To
* Be a clean and green city
* Be a place people call home
* Have facilities and services for everyone
* Encourage and support economic development and diversification
* Be a quality employer.
Salary starting from
$ 83,189.67
About The Role
Are you passionate about the presenting high quality Sporting venues? Do you take pride in presenting friendly all use parks and reserves for play? Do you have strong leadership skills and experience in Irrigation? The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is looking for a Leading Hand Irrigation to join our dynamic Operations team and show the pride we have in the community?
As the Leading Hand Irrigation, you will play a key role in the maintenance, operation, and management of our Sporting Ovals and Parks Assets, for multiple discipline sporting pursuits. You'll be responsible for overseeing a high performing crew in daily operations, working with other City teams ensuring our play space is presented for all our community.
Duties
Key Responsibilities Include
* Ensure all Work, Health, Environment and Safety Regulations are met.
* Regular safety field audits are recorded and undertaken.
* Perform responsibilities in accordance with job procedures and policies.
* Complete assigned work tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner that achieves expected outcomes to the City or Australian Standards whichever is greater.
* Staff Supervision: Lead and manage a team of staff and casual workers, providing upskilling, knowledge and support to maintain an efficient, safe working environment.
* Ongoing review of opportunity for increased efficiency and effectiveness across the irrigation and pumping systems.
* Compliance & Safety: Ensure all works undertaken comply with relevant health, safety, and regulatory standards, maintaining a safe environment for Staff and the General Public.
Who We Are Looking For
* To be considered for this position, you will need:
* Extensive knowledge in Irrigation and or Pumping systems
* Certificate III in Irrigation Technology AHC32422 (Desirable)
* Leadership qualities.
* Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, ensure quality control of own work and the work of others.
* High level communication skills, negotiation, conflict resolution skills, and interpersonal skills including ability to liaise effectively and confidently with internal and external customers.
* Strong team player and mentor with excellent leadership skills including proven ability to work autonomously with initiative, forward thinking and capacity to solve problems and make decisions.
* Solid understanding of asset management, WHS, and risk frameworks
* Proven leadership skills and experience managing field-based teams
* Current Construction Safety Awareness induction card ('blue' or 'white' card).
* Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)
* Current WA "C" (required) and "HR" (desirable) class driver's licence.
* Current satisfactory National Police Clearance.
* Full working rights to gain employment within Australia
Our Values
Accountability - We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments.
Collaboration - We work together with respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals.
Teamwork - We support one another, celebrate collective success and grow stronger together.
Respect - We treat others with dignity, value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships.
Integrity- We act with honesty, fairness and ethical responsibility in all we do.
Transparency - We communicate openly, share information freely and foster trust.
Excellence - We pursue high standards, continuous improvement and impactful results.
Benefits
We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:
* Salary sacrificing
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Generous Superannuation contributions with the city matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
* Training and development opportunities
* Authorised Extra Hours paid as worked
* Restricted Use of a City Vehicle for personal use including free workplace parking.
* $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities including subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
* Rebated childcare offered
* We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available. Recruitment will start immediately once a suitable pool of candidates is found.