• 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 who 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 Supervisor you will develop and coordinate contracts and activities for shared path and kerb renewal and construction, and associated maintenance and minor works to ensure the work is carried out effectively and efficiently, within budget and to agreed quality standards and customer expectations.

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.
• 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?

• Diploma of Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Five (5) years or more experience in civil construction, maintenance, contract management and administration
• Current unrestricted ‘C” class national driver’s licence
• Current White Construction Card
• Current certificate in Basic Worksite Traffic Management
• Experience in supervising contractors and employees
• Broad knowledge and understanding of contract managed road, maintenance techniques, materials, methods and quality control procedures
• Working knowledge of labour, materials and equipment estimating, budgetary preparation and control, costing and administration
• High level of working knowledge of the safe operation and user maintenance of plant and equipment
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and practices of WHS and Equal Opportunity
• Highly developed project planning, management and project procurement, contract management experience
• Knowledge and experience in preparing and implementing traffic management schemes and plans for construction worksites
• Highly developed interpersonal and customer relation skills and demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service
• Developed leadership skills to lead and motivate work groups to achieve effective outcomes
• Team player
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including preparing basic reports and decision-making skills
• Financial management skills for job expenditure control
• Basic level of Microsoft and mobile technology
• 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 Level seven (7) position attracts a salary of $111,621 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.

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 Built 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.

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.

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.
• 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