Position No: 040/2025
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving
regional City committed to organisational excellence?
Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to
exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
We work together with you to create a culture based on
respect, trust and inclusiveness.
Imagine a future with us
The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural
ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support
and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities
but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst
considering the impact to our beautiful environment. At the City of
Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people
and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.
At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are
fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an
inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re
committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace,
where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve
their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that
matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion,
collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled
opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.
But enough about us, let’s talk about
you
Our City Parks Irrigation team is in the market for an
experienced, self-motivated and hard-working individual who is
competent in the installation, maintenance and repairs to both
commercial and domestic reticulation systems.
The Irrigation Technician is responsible for:
Undertaking maintenance of the City’s parks, gardens
and ovals irrigation systems in an efficient and effective
manner
Supervising minor irrigation works projects including the
work of others
Participating in the overall development and improvement of
activities within the Section
Supporting the City's water conservation objectives
Ensuring Occupational Safety and Health requirements are
observed and adhered to
Providing high level customer service to internal and
external customers
Ensuring corporate responsibilities are observed and
adhered to
What can you bring to the team?
A Certificate III in Irrigation
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in irrigation
installation, repair and maintenance of commercial and domestic
reticulation systems
Current unrestricted ‘MR’ (Medium Rigid) class
national driver’s licence
Knowledge of centralised computer irrigation systems
Previous experience in a parks and gardens environment
Practical experience with hand and precision tools and
minor plant
Sound calculation and problem solving
Ability to read and interpret maps, plans and diagrams
Knowledge of artesian bores and the operation of pumps and
relative equipment
Basic design knowledge and quantity estimating
Work with limited supervision
Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication
skills
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to
participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug
and alcohol testing.
The finer details
This permanent full-time Level 3/4 position attracts a salary
range dependent on qualifications and experience. Level Three
$72,795 - $75,503 (three years relevant industry experience). Level
Four $76,368 - $79,093 (Certificate III in Irrigation plus three
years industry experience). Both levels include a Commuter Use
Vehicle.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment regardless of their background, identity, experience,
ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the
application process for accessibility reasons this is available
upon request.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great!
To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au.
For further information or any enquiries, please contact Russell
Price on (08) 9550 3***.
Applications for this position are open until a
suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the
vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this
position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as
possible.
Why work with us?
You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of
choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local
authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a
City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the
values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and
innovate. We are committed to creating and maintaining a
child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing
harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all
employees and volunteers.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe
organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is
embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and
volunteers.
There are many advantages in working for the City,
including:
A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including
salary sacrificing options
Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth
by train and car
Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with
matching additional contributions made by the City in
accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation
centre membership
Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your
amazingness and take your career to the next level
Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight
Transparent performance framework
Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many
forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental,
study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and
bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program
Casey MihovilovichChief Executive
Officer
Attachments:
- 5101 Irrigation Technician - Position Description OSE3.pdf
- 5101 Irrigation Technician - Position Description OSE4.pdf