• 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

The City is looking for a qualified and experienced painter and decorator to join our City Maintenance team. In this position your expertise in painting will be invaluable in the maintenance of the City’s facilities, including buildings, and park structures.

You will be able to carry out planned and reactive painting maintenance, and minor new works to the City’s facilities assets, as well as provide advice, training, support, and assistance to City staff in matters relating to painting and surface coating installations and works.

What can you bring to the team?

• A trade Certificate in Painting and Decorating
• Current unrestricted ‘C’ class national driver’s licence
• Current Construction White Card
• Considerable hands-on experience in a painting trade in the building industry carrying out all facets of building painting works, including new dwellings, industrial buildings, additions and alterations
• Previous experience in preparation of surfaces for painting and decorating including removal and treatment of surfaces affected by graffiti, rust, surface breakdown and minor repairs
• Knowledge of the safe operation and user maintenance of plant, equipment and paint chemicals
• Sound verbal, written and numeracy skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
• Ability to estimate material quantities and labour costs
• Accredited as a Registered Painter (desirable)
• Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• 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 full time Mechanical and Building Trades position has a salary range of $82,825 to $99,390 dependent on qualifications and experience. This position is located at the City’s Operations Centre, 93 Park Road, Mandurah. 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.

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 Shane Godfrey, Supervisor City Build on (08) 9550 3897.

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.

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
• 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
• 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