Team Leader Gully Eductor

The City of Mandurah is looking for an experienced Team Leader to lead and coordinate the work of a small team in undertaking drainage maintenance program works including the operation of gully educting equipment, drainage maintenance, jetting, vacuum, non-destructive digging and liquid waste removal. As well as planning, scheduling work orders and preparing costing information, the Team Leader is responsible for ensuring team performance and quality standards are maintained.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of five years’ (5) previous experience in a civil and road maintenance environment
• Two years’ experience operating vacuum trucks in civil maintenance and construction environments
• Experience supervising employees and contractors and conducting practical staff training
• Current unrestricted HR (Heavy Rigid) class national driver’s licence
• Current certificate in Basic Worksite Traffic Management
• Current White Card
• Thorough knowledge of drainage construction and maintenance techniques, methods and quality control procedures
• Knowledge of materials and equipment, estimating, budgetary preparation and control, costing, scheduling and administration

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description. Closing date: 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.

Our commitment: 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. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request. 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.

Additional information: All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement. The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing. This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.