Built & Natural Environment | Regional WA
Position No: 152/2024Work Type: Permanent - Full Time 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 a self-motivated and experienced individual who is able to lead a team in providing efficient and effective regular maintenance to the streetscapes, parks, and reserves within the City of Mandurah.
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.
What impact will you make? You lead by example and set high standards for your team to follow.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 have a welcoming and respectful customer service disposition when dealing with both your internal and external customers, and our community.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 lead the team in providing streetscapes, parks, and gardens maintenance tasks including:Liaising with the Supervisor to implement a regular gardening schedule.Implementing correct signage when operating roadside.Being accountable for quality and standard of work performance, including productivity and safety.You ensure the proper operation and security of materials, plant, and equipment.You undertake daily regular maintenance and safety inspections of tools and machinery.You are skilled in traffic management.You provide on-the-job training and guidance to employees under supervision.What can you bring to the team? Certificate III or IV in Horticulture or Turf Management or equivalent.Three to five years' experience of developing and maintaining streetscapes, parks, and reserves.Previous experience supervising employees and conducting practical staff training.Practical experience with horticultural machinery, mowers, and relevant equipment.Current unrestricted MR (Medium Rigid) class national drivers' licence.Competent in the use of tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices.Current White Card.Current Basic First Aid Certificate.Current Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) and Traffic Controller Certificate.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 OSE 4 position attracts a salary range of $73,786 to $76,419 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 www.mandurah.wa.gov.au.
For further information or any enquiries, please contact Callum Stuart on . 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 instill 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 and 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.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.A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program.Casey MihovilovichChief Executive Officer
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