The City of Subiaco is in a period of significant growth, with new residential developments, refreshed main streets and public spaces and an expanding mix of retail, dining, culture and recreation. We are working closely with the community, businesses and partners to guide this change while maintaining Subiaco's heritage, character and identity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a city with a strong sense of place and vision for the future.
An exciting permanent/full-time opportunity has become available in our Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance team for an experienced Coordinator Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance.
In this role, the successful applicant will manage the planning and supervision of the City’s infrastructure civil maintenance contracts, programs and reactive works. Coordinate the programming, implementation and supervision of the City's multiple waste, recycling and cleaning services. As an employee of the City of Subiaco, you will uphold and consistently demonstrate the City's values of Supportive, United, Bold and Impactful.
The key responsibilities of this role are to:
Provide leadership, direction, guidance and support to the Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance branch.
Coordinate the operation of high performing waste, recycling, maintenance and sweeping teams.
Coordinate a high-performing infrastructure maintenance team to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable civil maintenance works. Establish infrastructure maintenance work plans, monitor work requests and orders to ensure appropriate and timely completion adhering to the City’s SLA
Conduct performance appraisals for Waste and Infrastructure team members
Regularly report to the manager on branch performance, and discuss strategies, operational issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Ensure contractual details are clearly communicated to all necessary parties and that all start-up processes are completed in a timely manner
Ensure work safety audits are conducted for all work teams
Coordinate the scheduling and facilitation of toolbox and team leader meetings
Management of the City’s electrical, drainage, graffiti removal and cleaning contracts including WHS & service delivery audits
Essential criteria:
Supervisory ability that includes people and budget management and a high level of organisational ability in planning, prioritising and achieving outcomes to deadlines
Highly developed and proven interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to establish, develop and maintain new systems, strategies and procedures
Excellent written communication skills
Experience in coordinating industry leading waste, recycling and cleaning services
Experience in coordinating scheduled and reactive infrastructure maintenance works programs.
Well-developed ability to use corporate computer systems
Relevant tertiary level qualification and/or relevant work experience
Drivers Licence
Salary package
- In line with the City of Subiaco Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025, this position is classified as a Level 8. The salary range is $122,200.00 to $130,520.00 per annum pro rata, exclusive of superannuation. This position also includes Restricted Private Vehicle Use.
Working for the City of Subiaco:
We are committed to equal opportunity employment and offer great benefits to help you achieve a positive work-life balance, including (but not limited to):
See what other benefits the City can offer you here: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/your-council/who-we-are-en/working-here/benefits
Enquiries about this role can be made to Robert Wyllie - Manager Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance at [email protected]
Application process:
To apply for this position, please click Apply or alternatively Apply with Seek to submit your application. You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter to support your application.
To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria. You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skillset.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect.
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 11 June 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as you can.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
