Drainer

**Position No**: 058/2025
**Work Type**: Permanent - Full Time
- Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
- 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 cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. At the City of Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

**But enough about us, let’s talk about you**

Our City Works Road Construction team is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking and experienced individual to fill the position of Drainer, on a permanent basis. The role involves undertaking drainage work activities and supporting the drainage team in completing drainage works in a safe and efficient manner to agreed quality standards.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Experience in trenching, pipe laying, basic leveling and pegging, backfilling and compaction operations
- Previous experience in a roadwork and drainage (construction and maintenance) environment
- Practical experience with plant and tools, including Excavator Certificate, Quick Cut Saw ticket and Dogman’s ticket
- Current unrestricted “HR” (Heavy Rigid) class national drivers’ licence
- Knowledge of safe operation and user maintenance of plant, equipment and heavy vehicles
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
- Observation and concentration skills
- Team player

In addition to the above, the following will be highly regarded:

- Current certificate in Basic Worksite Traffic Management (desirable)
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
- Completion of Year 10 Certificate (desirable)
- Loader, Watercart and Roller experience, Accreditation (desirable)

This is a physically demanding position, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Full Pre-medical assessment including Drug and Alcohol testing.

**The finer details**

This fulltime Level 3 position attracts a salary range of $72,795 to $75,503 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.

**Why work with us?**

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City that is thriving and connected to its people and nature” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

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.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

- A fair salary - enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
- 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
- Discounted medical insurance
- Learning and Development opportunities
- 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 support
- A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program

**Casey Mihovilovich**
**Chief Executive Officer