Position No: 052/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Full-Time | Permanent
- Level Nine | *Salary: $134,206 – $143,121, plus superannuation
- Vehicle Allowance of $14,000
- A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role
- Vacancy 052/2026
The opportunity
We are in the market for an experienced and qualified professional with experience in coordinating the maintenance and management of civil infrastructure assets (road, paths, drainage and bridges). At the City of Mandurah, we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.
As the Coordinator you will lead a team to deliver and achieve business objectives outlined in the City of Mandurah’s Strategic, Business and Asset Management Plans. You will be responsible for providing leadership to the City’s Roads and Drainage team to ensure the work carried out is within budget and to agreed quality standards and customer expectations.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Degree in Engineering (recognised by Engineers Australia)
- Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in the construction or maintenance of civil infrastructure assets
- Current unrestricted ‘C’ class driver’s licence
- Experience in managing large operational teams in a multi-skilled environment
- Experience in budgeting and expenditure management
- Experience in procurement procedures and practices
- Thorough knowledge and experience in estimating, budget costing, project administration and management to enable a cost-effective operation of the Council budget
- A thorough understanding of Local Government requirements to ensure all works are carried out according to the general requirements of the Local Government Act, other appropriate Acts and Australian Standards and to the specific requirements of Council policy
- High-level leadership and coordination skills
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 Francois Botha, Manager Civil Maintenance on (08) 9550 3955.
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.
- To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment page.
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
