Team Leader Natural Areas

• Full-time | Permanent
• Level OSE 4 | Salary: $76,368 - $79,093, plus superannuation
• A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role
• Vacancy 104/2025

The opportunity

We are in the market for a self-motivated and experienced individual who can lead a team in providing efficient and effective general bushland maintenance tasks in the City's bushland, estuary and coastal reserves.

As Team Leader you will lead the team in providing bushland maintenance tasks including:

• Native species identification and pruning; tree planting, guarding and monitoring
• Assessment monitoring and mapping activities within reserves
• Integrated weed control and identification
• Fence installation and repairs
• General bushland, coastal, wetland rehabilitation and maintenance
• Providing on the job training and guidance to employees including trainees

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management/Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and/or Diploma in Conservation and Land Management
• Current unrestricted C class national driver's licence
• Current White Card
• Chainsaw Ticket
• Previous experience supervising employees and conducting practical staff training
• Previous experience in a bushland conservation environment including weed control and the safe handling and application of weed spray chemicals
• Experience in Natural Area's work prioritisation and delegation
• Experience in general bushland rehabilitation construction and maintenance activities
• Competent in the use of tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices
• Current Basic First Aid Certificate
• Current Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller Certificate

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 Further information can be obtained by calling Jess Thomson, Supervisor Natural Areas on

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 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

Casey MihovilovichChief Executive Officer