Vacancy Details

Supervisor Irrigation

$87,830 - $92,716 pa + Superannuation

(City increase August 2025 - $91,344 to $96,425)

9-day fortnight

Full time

Commuter use of a Council vehicle

                     

 

About us:

The City of Belmont is a Tier 1 council that proudly offers its residents and visitors facilities, services, events, spaces and plans for the future, that enables the community to live, work and play in ways that are healthy, efficient, safe and sustainable. The City of Belmont boasts spectacular views of the Swan River, close proximity to the Perth Central Business District, has state of the art facilities at the Belmont Library and Museum Hub, plentiful multipurpose parks and included within its boundaries Perth Airport’s Domestic and International terminals.

 

The City of Belmont offers employees free onsite parking, there is easy access to public transport, great end of trip facilities and has fantastic shopping options at Belmont Forum shopping centre, Costco and DFO.

 

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced individual who has a demonstrated understanding of commercial irrigation design, installation and management techniques. The role assists the Coordinator Parks in the effective and efficient management of the Parks irrigation systems in accordance with agreed performance targets.

 

This role requires an individual who will play a crucial role in leading and supporting a team with day-to-day operations and effectively prioritising workloads to meet deadlines ensuring the City’s objectives are met.

 

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Formulating irrigation maintenance programmes and work schedules.
  • Monitoring the condition of landscaped and turf areas to determine irrigation requirements.
  • Supervising, training and performance management of staff.
  • Overseeing and monitoring compliance by contractors.
  • Providing various reports to Management including recommendations.
  • Ensuring all irrigation systems operate within the confines of water restrictions and licence conditions.
  • Ensuring irrigation assets are managed in accordance with the relevant asset management plan.
  • Implementing multiple capital irrigation projects.

 

About you:

Are you looking for a fast-paced environment involving various projects within a vibrant and energetic team. Be part of creating new and innovative ways of working with a focus of inspiring your team to achieve.

 

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Possession of, or significant progress towards a Certificate IV in Irrigation, or a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Good written communication skills, including the ability to undertake relevant research and write associated reports.
  • Proven supervisory skills with well-developed organisational and administrative skills, with experience in budget preparation and management.
  • Excellent Interpersonal, conflict resolution negotiation skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
  • Computer applications and in particular the Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) and exposure to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

 

If this sounds like you and you meet the essential criterial listed in the position description, we welcome our application.

 

How to apply:

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Belmont’ employment page, where you can access the position description.  Please enter your details, upload your current resume including any tickets add licenses that you possess and a cover letter. Please complete the questionnaire then submit your application.

 

Applications close: Monday, 31 March 2025 at 5:00pm.

 

Please note: Applications are considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly.  The City reserves the right to close adverts early; therefore, an early application is encouraged.

 

The City of Belmont is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We provide merit-based employment opportunities to people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation.  We encourage applications from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Belmont. If you require an additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise in advance.

 

For more information on eligibility requirements and to apply for this position please visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au. Further assistance with your application is available by phoning 08 9477 7217.