Full Time – Fixed Term to 30 January 2026

• 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 Environmental Management professional. 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.

Reporting to the Coordinator Bushland Management, you will work within a small team to deliver the environmental objectives of the City of Mandurah’s Strategic Community Plan, including assisting in the preparation of management plans for Council’s bushland reserves, planning and implementing environmental management projects and providing environmental advice and information to the City and community.

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 ensure that the application of best practice management methods are used for environmental restoration and conservation projects
• Ability to “think outside the box” and be flexible in the delivery of services to meet our community’s evolving expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

What can you bring to the team?

• Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management or similar (essential)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Planning, Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Restoration, Conservation Biology or similar (highly desirable)
• Current unrestricted C (manual) or C-A (automatic) National Driver’s License
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing principles of environmental management
• Practical knowledge of ecological processes and environmental rehabilitation techniques (particularly related to Southwest Australian local native flora species)
• Experience in the use of GIS (desirable)
• Experience in project management skills (desirable)
• Experience in environmental approvals (desirable)
• Developed analytical and conceptual ability, including the ability to develop practical solutions to problems
• Highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.

The finer details

This fulltime, fixed term (until 30 January 2026) Level 5 position attracts a salary range of $90,690 - $96,605 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. You will need to submit a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the above areas for qualifications and experience, as well as a copy of your CV.

For further information or any enquiries, please contact Hannah Dlugi on (08) 9550 3812.

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 that is thriving and connected to its people and nature” 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, 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.
• Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer