Working with Us

We are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce which values, respects and thrives on diversity.

Our people hold a wealth of experience and ideas that contribute to the successful operation of the organisation. We also aim to continuously improve, as we look for ways to improve the experience our ratepayers and residents have when they live, work and play in Kalamunda.

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How to Apply & the Recruitment Process

Prepare your application

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

Read the Advertisement and the Position Description. The Position Description is available on our website under the job listing in Career Opportunities.
Create your Covering Letter (max. 2 pages); include response to the Selection Criteria (if required, see advertisement); and
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

Bring along any supporting documents, if required.
Arrive 15 minutes early to read through the interview questions and prepare your responses.
The recruitment panel consists of at least two members. Interviews follow a set format to ensure equity and fairness to each applicant.
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.

If you have any questions during the process, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9999 during business hours.

We're always looking for people to employ from a range of different backgrounds, skills and experience who are passionate about their work and want to become part of Team Kalamunda. If this sounds like you, have a look at our current employment opportunities below.

Vacancies

We reserve the right to withdraw advertisement of opportunities listed prior to the closing date and to commence recruitment immediately. Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted/assessed. Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Project Design Officer

Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: Level 6/7 being $82,337 - $96,116 per annum + superannuation
An exciting opportunity for an engineering Project Design Officer to work with a talented team at the City of Kalamunda. Working closely with the Asset Delivery Team your skills and knowledge will see you provide high quality, Civil Infrastructure design and drafting services for the City’s wide-ranging projects. The City’s environment is diverse in geology and topography, combining a mix of rural and urban sites. This position offers variety in design needs and opportunities for professional growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity working in one of the most exciting and dynamic regions of Perth. The position is responsible for providing professional design and drafting services for roads, intersections, drainage and minor landscape projects. With an ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally, you will provide advice and make recommendations on design matters, respond to queries and deliver quality outcomes in a timely manner.

Experience and Skills in the following

Experience in undertaking road, landscape and drainage design (including safety in design), cost estimation and specification/price schedule preparation.
Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, Main Roads WA Design Standards and Austroads Guidelines relating to road, landscape and drainage design.
Knowledge of basic landscape design practices.
Presentation of accurate and effective design drafting of construction plans in a time efficient manner.
Maintenance of electronic project folders, registers and implementation of document version control.
Highly developed communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
The ability to foster and maintain open and clear communications between all engineering teams along with operations teams and across the organisation.
A sound level of understanding the broad functions of Local Government.
Advanced computer literacy in specialised graphic and design software including AutoCAD 2021, Civil 3D and Civil Site Design along with Drains Software and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
The ability to produce good quality and accurate presentation of advice, both verbally and written, via all standard forms of business communication (including email, memo, letters, reports; procedures; and the development and delivery of visual presentations

For this role you should have:

Experience in designing Roads or Civil structures.
Experience in undertaking road, drainage design and minor landscape (including safety in design) and specification/price schedule preparation.
Experience in the preparation of cost estimation/quotation.
Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, Main Roads WA Design Standards and Austroads Guidelines relating to road, landscape and drainage design.
Advanced computer literacy in specialised graphic and design software including AutoCAD 2021, Civil Cad, 12D or Civil 3D and Drains Software and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).

Hours of Work

This is permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight.

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Community Engagement & Communications Officer

Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Position Type: Permanent Part-time (0.6 FTE)
Salary: Level 5 $76,131 per annum (pro rata) per annum + superannuation
We are looking for a professional and innovative Community Engagement & Communications Officer to support the City in increasing skills and experience in designing and delivering effective community engagement practices. Working within the Customer & Public Relations business unit, this role will provide an advisory service to City staff with the engagement aspects of their projects, building wide understanding and practices in community engagement planning and assist with delivery of community engagement activities and initiatives.

Some of the key qualifications and essential knowledge/skills for this position are:

Relevant tertiary qualifications and the completion of International Association of Public Participation (IAP - II) training modules or certificate and/or relevant work experience.
Ability to maintain and foster positive communication and engagement processes throughout the organisation
Ability to identify potential risks and challenges with engagement methodologies and recommend alternate approaches
Evaluate engagement and communication plans, analysing data collected during engagement activities and produce high quality reports
Effective consultation with internal stakeholders to determine business and project consultation needs to achieve best practice community engagement outcomes
Ensure consistently high standards of communication and customer service are delivered at all times
Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Strong copy writing skills
Highly developed skills in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

For this role you should have:

Communication / Engagement

Demonstrated knowledge of community engagement principles and practices
Experience in developing and delivering community engagement plans, activities, projects and initiatives as required including face to face, facilitation, written surveys, mail outs and online tools
Highly developed stakeholder analysis skills
Demonstrated experience in networking and developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Experience in development of communications materials, flyers, surveys, brochures and social media.

Strategic and Operational Planning

Contribute to effective strategic and operational planning by offering expert advice to staff to improve public participation and decision-making outcomes

Hours of Work

This is a permanent part-time role (0.6 FTE). Enjoy flexible working hours with a focus on outcomes.

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General Hand / Loader Operator Resource Recovery

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday, 20 February 2023
Position Type: Part-Time Permanent
Salary: Level 5 $67,145.80 per annum pro rata + superannuation
A great opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and highly motivated Loader Operator / General Hand to work different hours from the norm, at the City's Resource Recovery Facility in Walliston. This is an opportunity for a long-term secure career in Local Government and to work with a well-developed and focussed team who are achieving great things in this community facility.

The position is responsible to perform waste removal duties, facilitate bin installation and deliveries, various works maintenance as directed by Team Leader Resource Recovery. To foster a culture of innovation and excellence through continual team and process improvement.

Some of the duties include:

Complete manual tasks in an efficient timely manner as directed by Supervisor Resource Recovery, Team leader and Crew Leader.
Operate loader, plant and equipment in a safe and timely manner as directed by Supervisor Resource Recovery, Team leader and Crew Leader.
Monitor and sort different waste streams on site at Transfer Station
Capture data relating to incoming and out-going waste streams.
Where appropriate, traffic control.
Responsible maintenance of plant and equipment.
Set priorities and monitor workflow for own daily work allocation.
Proactively maintain and further foster excellence in customer service values and culture throughout the City, with a consistently positive image of Council being promoted to the community.

For this role you should have:

A Construction safety awareness card “White Card”.
A License to safely operate and maintain a loader.
Possession of a current ‘HR’ class driver’s license allowing the holder to drive legally in Western Australia.
Small and heavy plant equipment tickets are desirable.
Basic Worksite Traffic Management
Asbestos Awareness/Handling are desirable

Essential Knowledge / Skills Criteria

Ability to safely operate and maintain loader
Competent in driving heavy trucks
Ability to identify and sort waste streams
Responsible for plant and equipment in operation
Understanding of how to complete Job Safety Analysis forms
Ability to complete designated tasks within set time frames
Gate house duties, cash handling and EFTPOS reconciliation
Basic computer skills
Literacy and numeracy skills
Good communication skills
Ability to present a professional attitude to residents and deal with complaints in a positive manner
Team player as well as an ability to work independently and unsupervised
Experience in Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.

Hours of Work

This is permanent part-time position working Thursday and Friday: 7am – 3:30pm and Saturday Sunday 7:30am – 4pm

Refer to the Position Description for full details for this role.

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Crew Leader Resource Recovery Facility

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday, 20 February 2023
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: Level 5 $67,145.80 per annum + superannuation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and skilled individual to join an amazing and supportive Resource Recovery team of the City as a Crew Leader Resource Recovery Facility. The position is responsible to assist in overseeing the day-to-day duties of the Resource Recovery Facility to deliver services effectively and efficiently. This position is located at the City of Kalamunda Transfer Station.

Some of the key result areas of this position:

Organisation Support
Customer Service
Staff Management
Asset Management
Resource Recovery and Waste Management
Workplace Health and Safety
Workplace Competency

For this role you should have:

Construction Induction Training Card (white card).
‘C’ (Manual) class driver’s licence allowing the holder to drive legally in Western Australia is mandatory.
Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) and Traffic Controller (TC) tickets are desirable.
Qualification in asbestos identification and removal is desirable.
Basic First Aid Training is desirable
Possession of a current ‘HR’ (Heavy Rigid) is desirable.
Loader ticket is desirable.

Essential Knowledge / Skills Criteria

Demonstrate extensive experience working in waste management and transfer stations is desirable.
Demonstrated experience in leadership of teams and contractors with the ability to motivate teams.
Proven very good communication skills, both oral and written.
Well-developed interpersonal, dispute resolution, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Sound knowledge of safe operation procedures and user maintenance of tools and equipment.
Proven competence in the use of computer applications such as apps, MS Office and email.
Demonstrated possession and use of time management skills.

Hours of Work

This is permanent part-time position working 76 hours over a 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off. The standard hours of this role are –

Wednesday to Friday: 6:45am - 3:45pm
Saturday to Sunday: 7am - 4pm

Refer to the Position Description for full details for this role.

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Facilities Maintenance Officer

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday, 13 February 2023
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: Level 5 $76,131.67 per annum + superannuation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, approachable, and experienced Facilities Maintenance professional to join an amazing and supportive Building Maintenance team of the City of Kalamunda.

The position is responsible for supporting the Facilities Maintenance Team with the delivery of planned maintenance, reactive maintenance and renewal projects required to City facilities and other assets, within budget parameters and in a timely manner. The successful candidate will proactively undertake a range of related duties that include but are not limited to internal and external stakeholder management, customer service support, facility inspections, database management and other duties as directed.

Some of the duties include:

Delegating day-to-day maintenance requests / tasks.
Ensuring consistently high standards of customer service is delivered by contractors.
Assisting in the resolution of customer complaints and queries.
The ability to produce good quality and accurate presentation of advice.
Letter and report writing, data entry, budgeting and estimating.
Assisting in development of planned maintenance schedules.
Ability to provide on-call support.
Ability to complete building inspections and audits.

For this role you should have:

Relevant trade qualification (preferably carpentry) and/or extensive experience in facility maintenance.
Current Construction Safety Awareness Card (White card).
Construction tickets relevant to this position.
Police Clearance.
Knowledge and ability to interpret drawings.
Well-developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Sound verbal communication skills.
Intermediate computer skills ie. the use of Microsoft applications, databases, and recordkeeping software.
Demonstrated possession and use of time management skills.
Working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety regulations

Hours of Work

This is permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours over a 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off.

Refer to the Position Description for full details for this role.

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Irrigation Maintainer