Full-Time
Base salary from $88,000 p.a. plus generous Superannuation and additional Allowances (as per Industrial Agreement 2024). With commuting use of work vehicle.
About us
At the Town of Cottesloe, we are proud to look after one of WA’s most iconic coastal communities. From our beaches and parks to our vibrant local spaces, we are all about keeping Cottesloe welcoming, well‑maintained, and enjoyable for everyone.
If you are keen to contribute to a community-focused organisation and be part of a crew that genuinely cares about its work, you will fit right in with us.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Outdoor Works Supervisor who has significant practical and hands on experience in leading a team to do civil maintenance outdoor work.
Key tasks to supervise include:
- Concrete laying works and the hands-on maintenance of footpaths, drainage, roads, playgrounds, foreshore infrastructure (or any other infrastructure works);
- Removing or arranging the removal of reported or identified graffiti from public spaces within the agreed service levels; and
- Oversees the mowing of public open spaces and any other areas identified within Service Area Plans in ensuring that they are completed to agreed standards.
About you
Essential Criteria
- Substantiated experience and a successful track record in supervising a team of multi-skilled individuals in a field (outside workforce) environment to ensure their work reflects the values the organisation and towards common goals and objectives;
- Demonstrated ability in resolving conflict and addressing underperformance with team members and/or external contractors;
- Extensive experience and well developed skills in the hands on maintenance of civil infrastructure and the supervision of such projects;
- Ability to prioritise competing maintenance requirements for them to be completed within an allocated budget and agreed levels of service;
- Demonstrated ability to deliver continuous improvement in current practices and innovation in problem solving;
- Highly developed customer service skills with a proven track record of working with both internal and external stakeholders towards desired outcomes; and
- Knowledge and the application of Workplace Health and Safety Practices and Processes to ensure the highest possible safety standards.
Please read the attached detailed position description.
How to Apply
Please apply via SEEK. Including:
- A cover letter (up to two pages) addressing the first three essential criteria.
- Your up to date resume.
Applications for this position will close Monday 9 March 2026 at 8am.
If you have any questions, please contact: David Derwin – Manager Parks and Operations on 9285 5000.
The Town of Cottesloe is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within all practices. Applications for this position are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders.
Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applications.
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