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Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician

City of MandurahCity of Mandurah, Western Australia, AU
30+ days ago
Salary
A$70,252.00–A$72,759.00 yearly
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Irrigation Technician

Built & Natural Environment

Regional WA

Position No : 098 / 2023

Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time

Temporary Full-time

18 September 2023 to 8 March 2024)

  • 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 culturalambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only supportand empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunitiesbut foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilstconsidering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjookoort).

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, arefair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster aninclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’recommitted to continually building a safe and respectful workplace,where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achievetheir full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact thatmatters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion,collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalledopportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

But enough about us, let’s talk aboutyou

Our City Parks Irrigation team is in the market for anexperienced, self-motivated and hard-working individual who iscompetent in the installation, maintenance and repairs to bothcommercial and domestic reticulation systems.

The Irrigation Technician is responsible for :

  • Undertaking maintenance of the City’s Parks, Gardens and Ovals irrigation systems in an efficient and effective manner
  • Supervising minor irrigation works projects including the work of others
  • Participating in the overall development and improvement of activities within the Section
  • Supporting the City's water conservation objectives
  • Ensuring Occupational Safety and Health requirements are observed and adhered to
  • Providing high level customer service to internal and external customers
  • Ensuring corporate responsibilities are observed and adhered to

    • What can you bring to the team?

  • A Certificate III in Irrigation
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in irrigation installation, repair and maintenance of commercial and domestic reticulation systems
  • Current unrestricted ‘MR’ (Medium Rigid) class national driver’s licence
  • Knowledge of centralised computer irrigation systems
  • Previous experience in a parks and gardens environment
  • Practical experience with hand and precision tools and minor plant
  • Sound calculation and problem solving
  • Ability to read and interpret maps, plans and diagrams
  • Knowledge of artesian bores and the operation of pumps and relative equipment
  • Basic design knowledge and quantity estimating
  • Work limited supervision
  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills

    • The finer details

    This temporary full-time Level Four position attracts a salaryrange of pro-rata $70,252 - $72,759 gross per annum dependent onqualifications and experience and includes a Commuter UseVehicle.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment regardless of their background, identity, experience,ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during theapplication process for accessibility reasons this is availableupon request.

    Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at

    Applications for this position are open until asuitable pool of candidates is received . This means thevacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in thisposition, we highly recommend you apply as soon aspossible.

    Why work with us?

    You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer ofchoice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing localauthorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, aCity with a village heart” and all our employees instil thevalues of connected, integrity, excellence, courage andinnovate.

    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
  • 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

    • Casey Mihovilovich

    Chief ExecutiveOfficer

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