Position No: 079/2026
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
(Part Time with Future Growth Opportunity)
- Temporary | 12-month contract, with potential future growth opportunity
- Level 5 | Salary: $93,410 to $99,503 pro-rata plus superannuation
- Part-time position, approximately 2 days per week, with flexibility to tailor hours and work patterns to suit the successful candidate and operational requirements
- Opportunity to contribute to parks, reserves, public open space planning and asset renewal
- Vacancy 079/2026
What we offer
- Flexible temporary contract that supports work/life balance.
- A varied project portfolio across parks, reserves, signage, memorial assets and public open space planning.
- The opportunity to shape how the role develops over the next two years as part of a planned team transition.
- A role that could suit either an experienced project professional seeking flexibility or a developing candidate looking for future growth.
- A supportive team environment focused on practical outcomes, collaboration and community benefit.
The Opportunity
Mandurah's parks, reserves and public open spaces are at the heart of our community, providing places for recreation, connection and enjoyment. As the City continues to invest in these spaces, we are seeking a capable and motivated Project Officer to help plan, deliver and improve a diverse range of projects and programs.
Working within the Landscape Management team, you will contribute to public open space planning, asset management, signage and memorial programs, and the delivery of projects that enhance the City's parks and reserves. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, developers and the community to achieve practical and lasting outcomes.
This role is being offered as a part-time position over the next two years as part of a planned transition within the team. We are open to candidates with a range of experience levels. For the right person, this could provide an opportunity to progressively take on broader responsibilities in the future. Equally, experienced candidates may bring specialist skills that complement the existing role, allowing responsibilities to be shared and tailored to maximise team outcomes.
With continued investment in parks, reserves and public open space infrastructure, there is potential for the role to evolve into a full-time position in the future.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Diploma in Horticulture, Landscape Design, Asset Management or a related discipline.
- Current unrestricted driver's licence.
- Experience in project coordination, project delivery, parks and reserves, landscape design, open space planning or a related field.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Well-developed organisational, research and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience preparing technical documentation, specifications, reports or scopes of works.
- The ability to work collaboratively while managing competing priorities.
We would particularly like to hear from:
- Experienced project professionals seeking flexible part-time work arrangements.
- Local government officers looking to broaden their project delivery and asset planning experience.
- Landscape, parks or open space professionals looking for a role with variety and future growth opportunities.
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
How to apply
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Cameron Tuck, Coordinator Landscape Management on (08) 9550 3253.
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.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test and may be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical.
- 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.
- To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
