Irrigation Technician

Description:

• 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 3985.

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 Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer