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

We are in the market for an experienced and qualified professional with experience in maintenance of building and facilities infrastructure and enjoys 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 the Coordinator you will lead a team to deliver and achieve business objectives outlined in the CoM’s Strategic, Business and Asset Management Plans. You will be responsible for the coordination of maintenance and management of the City Building and Facilities infrastructure assets.

What impact will you make?

• 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 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.

What can you bring to the team?

• Tertiary Degree in a relevant discipline and associated experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in maintenance of building and facilities infrastructure
• Current unrestricted ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• Experience in managing large operational teams in a multi-skilled environment
• Experience in budgeting and expenditure management
• Experience in procurement procedures and practices
• Thorough knowledge and experience in estimating, budget costing, project administration and management to enable a cost-effective operation of the Council budget
• High level of knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health legislation, Building Act 2011. Health Act 1911, and related legislation and standards
• A thorough understanding of Local Government requirements to ensure all works are carried out according to the general requirements of the Local Government Act, other appropriate Acts and Australian Standards and to the specific requirements of Council policy
• High-level leadership and coordination skills
• Experience in high-level commitment to customer service (external and internal)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High-level organisational and project management ability
• High-level negotiation and consultation skills
• Ability to initiate and manage change within a complex organisational environment

The finer details

This fulltime Level Nine (9) position attracts a salary range of $125,891 to $134,254 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience and includes an additional Transport Allowance of $14,000. 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 Mathew Tapscott, Executive Manager Build Environment on (08) 9550 3732.

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 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 – 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.
• A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer