Team Leader Natural Areas

Position No: 092/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Full-Time | Permanent
• Level OSE 4 | Salary: $78,659 - $81,466, plus superannuation
• A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role
• Vacancy 092/2026

The opportunity

We are looking for a self-motivated and experienced individual to lead a team in providing efficient and effective general bushland maintenance and rehabilitation tasks in the City’s bushland, estuary, coastal and wetland areas.

Key responsibilities (not limited to)

• Developing and maintaining a regular maintenance schedule
• Guiding the work of a small team in 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 to team members and trainees
• Maintaining required quality standards
• Providing leadership to ensure safety standards are maintained
• Ensuring the proper operation and security of materials, plant and equipment

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
• Current Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traff Controller Certificate
• 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 general bushland rehabilitation construction and maintenance activities
• Competent in the use of tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices

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
Chloe-Rose Rawlinson, A/Supervisor Natural Areas on (08) 9550 3***.

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

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:
- Team Leader Natural Areas - Position Description.pdf