Irrigation Officer

• Full Time, Permanent
• Commuter use of Shire vehicle
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia Great Career Opportunities
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Paid Parental Leave
• Up to 3% Super Co­-Contributions

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong Use your proven background in Parks maintenance to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team We are seeking an experienced Irrigation Team Leader for our Parks and Environment Team. This role will undertake field leadership of all irrigation operations within the Shire town sites and surrounds.

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

• Supervision of irrigation officers and contractors in the day-to-day irrigation maintenance of parks, reserves and open space in the Shire of Serpentine/Jarrahdale.
• Hands on diagnostic/trouble shooting.
• Continual improvement to works systems and processes through auditing and inspections.
• Provide feedback on work performance, and ensure regular communication and guidance is provided to staff members.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of works.
• Proactively promote safety by identifying and managing risks either by adopting safe working practices, undertaking preventative maintenance or reporting risks and issues to the appropriate person.

Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:

• Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence (applicable to Western Australia)
• Extensive experience in installing and maintaining large scale reticulation systems
• White Card.
• Experience in problem solving and fault finding
• Experience in working with bores, water mains and pumps.
• Experience working in outdoor environments.
• Demonstrated experience within a similar role or industry.
• Understandings of WHS legislative requirements within the workplace.
• Ability to undertake and follow instructions as directed.
• Sound time management and priority setting skills
• High standard of communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Current National Police Clearance and willing to obtain.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualification in Irrigation or Irrigation Management.
• Previous experience within Local Government.
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management accreditation.
• First Aid certification (Provide First Aid).
• Previous experience working with water sensitive urban designs.
• MR / HR Truck licence.

The salary range on offer is $81, $84,352.01 dependent on experience. Plus, 12% Superannuation. Plus Commuter use of a Shire vehicle.

Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:

• Free local gym membership.
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
• Two additional Local Government days off per year.
• The option of Purchased Leave.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
• Free Onsite Parking.

Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger.

Submit your resume online. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.