Team Leader Irrigation (Parks and Gardens)

- Full Time, Permanent
- Commuter use of Shire vehicle
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in irrigation 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 are seeking an experienced Irrigation Team Leader to lead and coordinate our irrigation operations across parks, reserves, sportsgrounds and public open spaces. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for irrigation system performance, water efficiency, asset maintenance, contractor coordination and the day-to-day supervision of a dedicated irrigation team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving the Shire's irrigation infrastructure while delivering safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes for our growing community.

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

- Lead and support the Irrigation Team in the delivery of maintenance and operational programs across the Shire's parks, reserves, sportsgrounds and public open spaces.
- Coordinate and supervise irrigation staff and contractors, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
- Manage team work schedules, seasonal irrigation programs and work orders.
- Undertake hands-on fault finding, diagnostics and troubleshooting of irrigation systems.
- Monitor irrigation assets,



conduct condition assessments and contribute to long-term asset renewal planning.
- Assist in maintaining accurate irrigation asset records and inventory levels for irrigation materials and components.
- Support continuous improvement through audits, inspections and the review of operational systems and processes.
- Promote a strong safety culture through risk management, hazard identification and compliance with WHS requirements.

About you! We are looking for a practical and proactive leader who can balance hands-on technical work with team leadership responsibilities. Ideally, you'll bring:

- Extensive experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting large-scale irrigation systems.
- Experience working with bores, pumps, water mains and irrigation infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams or supervising staff and contractors.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve irrigation faults efficiently.
- Sound planning, organisational and time-management skills.
- A commitment to safe work practices and a solid understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with team members, contractors and the community.

Highly regarded:
- Qualification in Irrigation or Irrigation Management.
- Certificate in Leadership and Management.
- MR/HR licence.





The Important Stuff! We offer a competitive salary package of $85,479 - $88,062 per annum (dependent on experience), plus 12% superannuation and 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

About the Shire! With the Administration office 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.

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

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. We encourage applications from all areas, including Rockingham, Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.

Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.

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