General Hand - Natural Areas

• Full-Time | Permanent
• Level OSE 3 (Three) | *Salary: $74,979 - $77,768 gross per annum, plus superannuation
• A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role
• Vacancy 118/2026

The opportunity

We are seeking reliable, motivated, and safety-conscious individuals to join our team maintaining the City’s bushland, estuary, and coastal reserves. If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and take pride in caring for the natural environment, this could be the role for you.

The successful applicants will be physically fit, self-motivated, and capable of working in a range of environmental conditions. You will be a strong team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for the community.

This position is based at the City of Mandurah’s Southern Operations Centre in Dawesville.

About the role

Maintenance and monitoring of the City’s natural areas, including:

• Implement management plans for high-priority natural areas;
• Assist with assessment and monitoring activities within reserves;
• Undertake integrated weed control and identification;
• Undertake tasks such as weeding, pruning, fence installation and repair, spraying, brush cutting, slashing and rubbish collection;
• Undertake tasks such as revegetation planting, guarding and monitoring;
• Ensure all equipment is regularly maintained and in safe working order.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work collaboratively with other team members and follow directions from Team Leaders and Supervisors.
• Provide positive customer service to the public, ratepayers and internal staff.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III and/ or Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management OR Five (5) years on ground experience in conservation and land management.
• Sound experience in the identification of weeds and the safe handling and application of herbicides.
• Sound understanding of conservation and land management techniques.
• Current unrestricted C class national drivers licence.
• Current Certificate in Basic Worksite Traffic Management.
• Current White Card.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable).
• Chainsaw ticket (desirable).

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 Jess Thomson, Coordinator City Parks, on [0427 828 084](tel:0427 828 084).

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.

Casey Mihovilovich****Chief Executive Officer