Permanent (x2 positions)

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.  We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.  These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Join our dedicated Irrigation team and play a key role in maintaining the City’s irrigation assets to ensure they operate efficiently and meet our high standards.

As an experienced professional in commercial irrigation, you’re a self-motivated team player who takes initiative and thrives in both collaborative and independent work environments. You bring strong troubleshooting skills and can confidently resolve faults ranging from simple to complex irrigation systems. This role offers the opportunity to build on your existing experience and further develop your career in a supportive and dynamic team

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Certificate III in Irrigation Technology or equivalent, and experience in a similar field relevant to the position
2. Substantial irrigation experience
3. Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction
4. Able to prioritise work and manage own time
5. Sound written and interpersonal skills
6. Able to work in accordance with workplace health and safety industry obligations
7. Able to demonstrate the safe operations and maintenance of plant and equipment
8. Experience in dealing with the public in a conducive manner
9. Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence

This position offers a gross weekly wage of $1,488 which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description is available on our website.

Applications are open until we find you, our perfect candidate. Apply now!

Applications are open until the City receives a suitable pool of potential candidates.  This means applications will close without notice so, if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. 

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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