Working with Us

Prepare your application

For your application to be shortlisted, it must demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for the position.

1. Read the Advertisement and the Position Description.  The Position Description is available on our website under the job listing in Career Opportunities.
2. Create your Covering Letter (max. 2 pages); include response to the Selection Criteria (if required, see advertisement); and
3. Update your Curriculum Vitae (Resume), ensure it includes:
• Full name
• Daytime contact number
• Email address
• Home address
• Work history (most recent first)
• Education and training history
• Contact details for at least two referees that can comment on your recent work history from a supervisory capacity.

Submit your application

• Submit your application through SEEK as soon as possible as the advertisement may close early if there is a large pool of suitable applicants.  Late applications may not be accepted. 
• Please ensure you combine documents so that there is a maximum of two attachments only.
• If you are unable to submit your application online, please call the People Services representative, details included in the advertisement.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview:

Prepare for the interview

• Read the Position Description again and prepare your responses to the criteria.  This is available on our website under the job listing in Career Opportunities.
• Research the City of Kalamunda by reviewing details on our website.
• Write down any questions you would like to ask regarding the role or conditions of employment.

Attending the Interview

1. Bring along any supporting documents, if required.
2. Arrive 15 minutes early to read through the interview questions and prepare your responses.
3. The recruitment panel consists of at least two members. Interviews follow a set format to ensure equity and fairness to each applicant.
4. Interviews range from 30 minutes to 1 hour in duration depending on the role.

Further Assessment

• After the interview, People Services may contact your referees to conduct a Reference Check
• For some roles a medical and/or drug & alcohol screen maybe undertaken
• For some senior or specialty roles further selection testing may be undertaken such as skills assessment tests, emotional intelligence tests and/or cognitive ability tests.
• For some roles a police check and/or Working with Children Check will be required.
• All successful candidates will need to provide 100 points of ID and proof of their working rights in Australia.

Outcome

• The successful candidate will be verbally offered the position, on acceptance they are given a written Offer of Employment.
• Once they accept, the other interviewed candidates will be advised by phone call and all other candidates will be advised by email.

Closing Date: Sunday 29 March 2026
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: $122,005.17 – $129,864.52 per annum, (depending on experience and skill level) plus superannuation

Are you an experienced leader in waste services and fleet operations with a passion for delivering efficient and sustainable services to the community? The City of Kalamunda is seeking a skilled Coordinator Waste & Fleet to oversee waste operations, resource recovery programs and the management of the City’s fleet and plant assets. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by helping deliver essential services that support a cleaner, safer and more sustainable City.

• Coordinating waste collection, disposal and resource recovery services
• Managing fleet and plant lifecycle including procurement, maintenance and compliance
• Supervising operational staff and ensuring safe workshop and depot operations
• Managing service contracts in line with procurement and contract management requirements
• Supporting the preparation and monitoring of operational budgets and forward programs
• Providing operational advice, reports and briefings to senior management
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and sustainability

1. Previous experience in best practice waste collection and disposal services and understand and be aware of waste management industry trends.
2. Demonstrate 5 years of experience in a supervisor position.
3. Proven skills in contract management, budget, grant application and acquittal, and project delivery.
4. Highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict resolution and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated high level organisational and administration skills with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately.
6. Ability to establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Proven ability to effectively manage time and resources to meet deadlines under competing priorities and ensure delivery of a high-level service to the community.
8. Highly developed written skills including the ability to undertake research, develop complex proposals, write technical and strategic documents and submissions, including policies and procedures.
9. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise good judgement and initiative when required.
10. Ability to use personal computer applications and in particular the Microsoft Office suite of products.

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