Working with Us

Prepare your application

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

1. Read the Advertisement and the Position Description.  The Position Description is available on our website under the job listing in Career Opportunities.
2. Create your Covering Letter (max. 2 pages); include response to the Selection Criteria (if required, see advertisement); and
3. 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

1. Bring along any supporting documents, if required.
2. Arrive 15 minutes early to read through the interview questions and prepare your responses.
3. The recruitment panel consists of at least two members. Interviews follow a set format to ensure equity and fairness to each applicant.
4. 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.

Closing Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: $79,755 - $86,352 per annum, (depending on experience and skill level) plus superannuation

Are you an experienced team leader with a passion for infrastructure maintenance and team coordination? We are seeking a motivated Team Leader to oversee daily operations, support staff, and ensure the efficient delivery of maintenance and construction activities. This is a hands-on leadership role combining operational oversight, administration, and customer service.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Drainage Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day infrastructure operations while providing hands-on leadership to field teams. You will support the planning and delivery of maintenance and construction works, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with organisational standards. The position plays a key role in linking operational staff with management by overseeing workflows, managing resources, supporting administrative processes, and assisting with customer service and contractor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of field teams, including task allocation, resource management, and communicating work plans
• Supervise infrastructure maintenance, construction, and minor projects to ensure works are completed safely, on time, and to standard
• Ensure compliance with WHS, IR, and EEO requirements across all activities
• Complete and oversee documentation including timesheets, safety records (JSAs, SWMS), reports, and requisitions
• Support the development and review of procedures and ensure adherence to organisational policies
• Deliver high-quality customer service and respond to enquiries, complaints, and service requests
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain service standards

Hours of Work

This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 76 hours a fortnight, with fortnightly rostered day off.

About the Benefits

The salary range for this position is $79,755 - $86,352 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience), plus superannuation.

Benefits include flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly, free parking, annual increments, EBA salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, HBF/HIF/Medibank Corporate Health Membership discounts, free access to online learning, discounted membership at City owned facilities.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal fit for this role. Supporting documents can be submitted electronically via our website or directly through Seek. Please ensure you submit no more than two separate documents.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on 08 9257 9921.

Applications close Thursday, 16 April 2026.

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.