Address- 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. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).
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 outstanding individual to develop and deliver the building services preventative and reactive maintenance works program and minor capital works to ensure that the City’s buildings, facilities and structures are well-maintained, fit for purpose and highly functional.
You will be someone who is able to get this done through the effective and efficient management of in-house carpentry, painting and graffiti removal tradespersons, and other building services.
What can you bring to the team?
- Tertiary qualification, or Diploma in Building Construction and Maintenance or similar relevant qualifications;
- Trade qualification in relevant discipline;
- Five years or more experience arranging programmed maintenance activities in a Local Government or similar environment;
- Qualification in leadership and management or equivalent (desirable);
- Current unrestricted ‘C’ class driver’s licence;
- Construction Safety Induction Card;
- Working at Heights Ticket;
- In-depth knowledge and experience of construction and maintenance techniques including those relevant to carpentry, painting and graffiti removal services;
- Strong awareness and knowledge of safety issues relating to the operation of equipment in the installation/maintenance of works in a busy, people filled environment;
- In-depth knowledge of building and construction legislation, and the ability to interpret standards and codes;
- High level of knowledge, experience and performance in budgeting and expenditure management;
- High level of knowledge and performance in project and contract management;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships; and
- Ability to manage and prioritise individual work responsibilities to achieve target outcomes.
The finer details
This permanent full-time Level 7 position attracts a starting salary $107,846 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience as well as a restricted private use of a City vehicle (contributory).
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
Allyce Wright – Coordinator City Maintenance 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.
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.
- Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight, 19-day month and working from home options
- 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 Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
