Supervisor City Parks Natural Areas

Position No: 100/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Full Time | Permanent
• Level 7 | Salary: $112,068 - $119,079, plus superannuation
• Restricted use of Private Vehicle
• Vacancy 100/2026

The City of Mandurah is committed to delivering outstanding services to our community while protecting and enhancing our unique natural environment.

Home to significant biodiversity, including rare flora, threatened species and ecological communities, Mandurah's natural areas are a vital part of our identity. Through proactive environmental management, we work to protect, restore and enhance these spaces for current and future generations.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Supervisor City Parks Natural Areas to lead the delivery of natural area maintenance and conservation activities across the City.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator City Parks, you will lead a natural areas team responsible for maintaining bushland reserves and conservation assets. You will ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget, while providing technical advice and supporting environmental programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising natural area maintenance programs.
• Managing team performance, safety and day-to-day operations.
• Providing technical support for conservation and environmental projects.
• Supporting budget planning and financial management.
• Building positive relationships with stakeholders and the community.
• Promoting a positive team culture and continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Diploma in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, or equivalent.
• Current unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence.
• Current White Card.
• Minimum five years' experience in natural areas or environmental management.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Sound financial and budget management skills.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Joy Avery, Manager Parks Maintenance on 0438 580 ***.

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 City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• 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 complete a drug and alcohol test.
• 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 Careers and Employment page.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:
- Supervisor City Parks Natural Areas - Position Description.pdf