• 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

We are in the market for an experienced and qualified Landscape Architect professional with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience. 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.

As a Landscape Architect in a small team of professionals, you will support the landscape design and project delivery functions for the City’s streetscape and public open space development programs. The team plays an important role in serving the community through the coordination of key internal and external meetings and workshops, engagement opportunities and attending to community enquiries. The team also provides expert landscape design advice to and on behalf of the organisation, through commenting on future proposals for landscape upgrades within Mandurah.

What impact will you make?

• You have a creative flair and achieve amazing results through innovative design.
• You value working as a team when getting the job done and carefully consider the perspectives of others when making decisions.
• You love a challenge and are dedicated to a philosophy of continual improvement.
• You value effective community engagement and can gain and maintain public support through the life of a project. You have a welcoming and respectful customer service disposition when dealing with both your internal and external customers, our community.

What can you bring to the team?

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or relevant equivalent tertiary qualification.
• A current unrestricted “C-A” (Automatic) or “C-B” (Manual) class national driver’s licence.
• Provide specialist Landscape Architectural planning, design and project delivery advice to and on behalf of the organisation on urban enhancement projects including streetscape improvement schemes and public open space development.
• Prepare reports or presentations to Council, Executive and community with regard to landscape design proposals suggested to be implemented within Mandurah.
• Undertaking research, investigation and evaluation of new products and services that may improve the amenity of public open space in Mandurah.
• Liaise with Built and Natural Environment staff, staff from other Directorates, developers and residents to provide information, advice and assistance with regard to landscape design.
• Lead and/or support community engagement processes initiated by the City related to design of capital program in City managed Public Open Space.
• Provide project management support for delivery of the City’s annual Park’s Open Space capital program.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage complex timelines, ensuring agreed project targets are met and variations in delivery are effectively reported.
• Facilitating and/or supporting the procurement and contract awarding process for projects ensuring council policies are followed and adhered to.
• Managing procurement and tender processes, contractor management, and project budgets.
• Reviewing completed projects and reporting against how well they address the design parameters established by the initial project brief.
• Provide landscape assessment advice on detailed proposals, development applications including POS, commercial, industrial and multi-residential, and Building Licence applications from private developers.
• Lead and/or support master planning processes to inform and stage complex and long-term projects.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
• For further details please refer to the position description on the City of Mandurah website.

The finer details

This permanent full-time Level 6 position attracts a pro-rata salary range of $98,345 to $106,287 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience. All applications received are reviewed on merit. Where applicants do not meet all the requirements of the attached position description including qualifications/licences, a revised classification and associated remuneration may be offered.

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 Jenny Cooper on (08) 9550 3696.

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 & 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 – 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 – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
• A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program
• Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer