Irrigation Technician

Built & Natural Environment | Regional WA
Position No: 048/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

- Full-Time | Permanent
- Level OSE 3 (three years relevant industry experience) | *Salary: $74,979 – $77,768, plus superannuation OR
- Level OSE 4 (Certificate III in Irrigation plus three years industry experience) | *Salary: $78,659 – $81,466, plus superannuation
- Both levels include a Commuter Use of a Council Vehicle
- A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role
- Vacancy 048/2026

The opportunity

Our City Parks Irrigation team is in the market for qualified,
experienced, self-motivated and hard-working individuals who are
competent in the installation, maintenance and repairs to both
commercial and domestic reticulation systems.

The Irrigation Technician is responsible for:

- Undertaking maintenance of the City’s parks, gardens and ovals irrigation systems in an efficient and effective manner
- Supervising minor irrigation works projects including the work of others
- Supporting the City's water conservation objectives
- Ensuring Work Health and Safety requirements are observed and adhered to
- Providing high level customer service to internal and external customers

To be successful in this role, you will
need:

- A Certificate III in Irrigation
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in irrigation installation, repair and maintenance of commercial and domestic reticulation systems
- Current unrestricted C class national driver’s licence
- Knowledge of centralised computer irrigation systems
- Previous experience in a parks and gardens environment
- Practical experience with hand and precision tools and minor plant
- Sound calculation and problem solving




- Ability to read and interpret maps, plans and diagrams
- Knowledge of artesian bores and the operation of pumps and relative equipment
- Basic design knowledge and quantity estimating
- Work with limited supervision
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills

For more information about the role please refer to the
position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you?

Excellent! To apply
please visit our Careers page at Russell Price,
Supervisor Irrigation on (08) 9550 3985.

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 .

- *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

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive
Officer

Attachments:
- Irrigation Technician (OSE 3) - Position Irrigation Technician (OSE 4)- Position

Required Skill Profession

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