Position No: 009/2025
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.
* We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.
* A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.
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
We are in the market for an experienced and qualified Team Leader Gully Eductor professional, you are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge. At CoM we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.
As a Team Leader you will lead and manage a small drainage maintenance team to deliver proactive and reactive drainage cleaning and flood mitigation works documenting vital information along the way. You will play an important role for continued operation of the City's drainage systems as well as the safety of the public. Reporting to works Supervisor, you will prioritise, plan, and manage your day to day works as well as resources ensuring a safe and productive workplace.
What impact will you make?
* You lead by example and set high standards for yourself and your team.
* You are friendly, supportive and actively listen to the needs of others.
* You enjoy working with people, can build strong relationships and are open to the opinions of others.
* You set challenging but realistic goals, reflect and learn from experiences and problem solve to get the job done.
* You are passionate about leadership and developing collaborative, achievement-based team practices as you know this is how you can best encourage people.
* You have a flair for community engagement and a passion for innovative and proactive communications.
* You have a welcoming and respectful customer service disposition when dealing with both your internal and external customers, our community.
* Ability to "think outside the box" and be flexible in the delivery of services to meet our community's evolving expectations.
* You will provide information on repairs and improvements needed to improve community safety.
What can you bring to the team?
* Experience in implementing and undertaking storm water drainage maintenance programs.
* Ability to manage and plan scheduled works and work requests simultaneously to a high standard.
* Maintaining a high level of customer service.
* Guiding the work of a small team and providing on the job training.
* Maintaining required quality standards.
* Providing leadership to ensure safety standards are maintained.
* Ensuring the proper operation and security of materials, plant and equipment.
* Ability to track and map systems to ensure cleaning is effective.
To be successful you will have:
* Experience of drainage operations including operation of pumps.
* Previous experience supervising employees and conducting practical staff training
* Thorough knowledge of drainage maintenance techniques, methods, and quality control procedures.
* Understanding and interpreting drawings/plans.
* Good knowledge of the safe operation, working practices and user maintenance of plant and equipment in a general construction environment.
* Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and practices of Occupational Safety & Health and Equal Opportunity.
* Knowledge of materials estimating, budgetary preparation and control, costing and administration.
* Understanding of contract management principles.
* Detailed knowledge of local government general procedures and standards.
* Current certificate in Basic Worksite Traffic Management
* Current Senior First Aid Certificate
* Current unrestricted "HR" (Heavy Rigid) class national driver's licence.
* Current Forklift operating licence. (desirable)
* Possession of, or progress towards, a Local Government Supervisors Certificate (desirable)
* Vehicle Mounted Crane Accreditation Certificates (desirable)
* Completion of Year 10 Certificate (desirable) Basic knowledge of Microsoft and mobile technology.
* Work with limited supervision and manage others to achieve set goals
* The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Full Pre-medical assessment including Drug and Alcohol testing.
The finer details
This permanent fulltime OSE Level 4 position attracts a salary range of $76,368 - $79,093 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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 For further information or any enquiries, please contact Jonathan Charlton on 0417041316.
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.
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 & wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
* Discounted medical insurance
* 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 – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.
* 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 support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
* A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program
* Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
Attachments:
- Team Leader Gully Eductor - Position Description.pdf