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Closing Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Position Type: Full-time Permanent
Salary: $93,063 - $100,087 per annum + Superannuation + Allowances

Are you an experienced civil maintenance professional with a passion for leading teams and delivering quality infrastructure outcomes? The City of Kalamunda is seeking a motivated Civil Maintenance Supervisor (Drainage) to lead the delivery of proactive and reactive maintenance programs across the City's drainage network and civil infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership, helping to deliver essential services that keep our community safe and connected.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Coordinator Civil Maintenance, you will lead City crews and contractors in the delivery of drainage maintenance, minor civil works and infrastructure improvements. You will be responsible for planning work programs, coordinating resources and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading reactive and programmed drainage maintenance works
• Supervising staff, contractors and day-to-day field operations
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating maintenance activities
• Managing procurement, quotations and contractor performance
• Monitoring budgets and ensuring projects are delivered on time
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service
• Supporting continuous improvement across maintenance operations

About You

You are a proactive leader who enjoys working in a practical environment and delivering quality outcomes through effective planning, communication and teamwork.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience supervising civil maintenance or infrastructure maintenance teams
• Demonstrated experience in contractor and contract management
• Sound knowledge of drainage maintenance, civil infrastructure and maintenance practices
• Experience in work planning, budgeting and project coordination
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

Selection Criteria

1. Experience in procurement, contract management and tendering process.
2. Demonstrate experience in maintenance works and ability to prioritise work.
3. Experience in interpretation of drawings, project estimation, budgeting, and budget monitoring.
4. Sound knowledge of obtaining permits and liaising with various stakeholders.
5. Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite and various accounts and recording keeping software programs. 
6. Knowledge and awareness of environmental issues associated with Civil Maintenance activities.
7. Knowledge and awareness of WHS rules and regulations, including a sound knowledge of safe working practices.
8. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise good judgement and initiative when required.
9. Ability to use personal computer applications and in particular the Microsoft Office suite of products.

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight. Flexible work options are available, including a 9-day fortnight or flexitime.

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