Vacancy Details

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Supervisor Natural Environment – Full Time

  • Salary: $92,785 - $100,038 per annum
  • Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Commute use of a Vehicle
  • Ref No: 25-010

Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about preserving and enhancing natural environments with skills in leadership and management? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Parks and Natural Environment is seeking a dedicated Supervisor Natural Environment to lead maintenance programs and deliver exceptional natural area management services within our vibrant community.

About the role:

As a Leader within Parks & Natural Environment business unit, you will oversee maintenance programs for natural areas while providing expert advice to internal teams and the community on environmental issues. Your responsibilities will include developing and delivering Natural Areas Management Plans, assist in the development and delivery of capital works projects, and manage a team of Natural Environment field technicians and contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery. Additionally, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, sustainable, and compliant work environment.

About you:

We are seeking a dynamic leader with proven experience in bushland management, rehabilitation, or environmental maintenance. You will bring strong skills in project management, people management, and budgeting, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability to obtain the following;

  • WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence
  • Current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011).
  • Construction Safety induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of appointment to position.
  • Current Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of appointment to position,
  • Green Card (re: Phytophthora Dieback) or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of appointment to position.
  • National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
  • Pre-Employment Medical
  • The right to work in Australia

If you think this role is a good fit for you, please submit your covering letter (no more then two pages) addressing the following criteria:

  • Qualification in Landcare or Bush Land Regeneration or equivalent relevant experience
  • Certificate IV in Frontline Management or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrate your experience coordinating Natural Environment projects, rehabilitation and maintenance schedules.
  • Demonstrate your strong Leadership Skills, Operational Management, excellent verbal and written communication skills and your ability to guide and motivate a team towards achieving goals.
  • Demonstrate your experience in Financial management, budget preparation and monitoring.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.

If you have any questions about the position further information can be obtained by calling Jeremy Walker, Coordinator Natural Environment, on 9400 4320.

Further information regarding the skills and experience required for this position can be obtained by viewing the position description on our website. If you possess the qualifications and passion we're looking for, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the above criteria. Applications close at 11.55pm on  Monday 3 February 2025.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.