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Job Title


Trainee Natural Areas


Company : City of Mandurah


Location : Mandurah, Western Australia


Created : 2025-10-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Built & Natural Environment | Regional WA Position No: 120/2025 Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Full-Time | Monday Friday - 6.00am 3.00pm - Temporary Contract two year traineeship Level One | Salary: $37,345 - $64-505 dependent onage, plus superannuation A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to thisrole Located at the City of Mandurahs SouthernOperations Centre, Country Club Drive, Dawesville Vacancy 120/2025 The opportunity Join our passionate team of conservationists and gain hands-onexperience maintaining and restoring precious bushland, estuary andcoastal habitats around the Mandurah area. This is your chance toget paid to work outdoors while achieving a nationally recognisedqualification in conservation and ecosystem management. What were looking for Motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individuals Passion for the natural environment and conservation Willingness to learn hands-on while working outdoors Ability and desire to study and pass a nationallyrecognised qualification To be successful in this role, you will need School leavers: OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 Non-school leavers: C grades in Year 12 English andMaths or Certificate II in Conservation and LandManagement Demonstrated experience and/or interest in conservation,land management or bushland regeneration Ability to communicate effectively (both written andverbal) Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team Proficiency using tablets, mobile devices, computers andrelevant software Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual tasks inall weather conditions For more information about the role please refer to theposition description. How to apply Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To applyplease visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au .Further information can be obtained by calling JessThomson, Supervisor Natural Areas on (08) 9550 3984. Closing date Applications for this position are open until asuitable pool of candidates is received. This means thevacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in thisposition, we highly recommend you apply as soon aspossible. Our commitment We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentregardless of their background, identity, experience, ability orthinking style. If you need assistance during the applicationprocess for accessibility reasons this is available uponrequest. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safeorganisation where protecting children and preventing harm isembedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees andvolunteers. Additional information All applications will be assessed in accordance withmerit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meetthe requirements outlined in the attached position description,including essential qualifications and license, the role may bereclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may beoffered, subject to organizational needs in line with theCityof Mandurah Industrial Agreement. As part of our recruitment process, you will be required toparticipate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drugand alcohol testing. This recruitment process may also be used to identifycandidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunitiesthat arise within the City over the next 12 months offering you the chance to be considered for future roles thatalign with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must havethe right to work in Australia. To support transparency and integrity, all employees of theCity of Mandurah are required to declare any secondaryemployment to help us manage potential conflicts of interestappropriately. To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah pleasevisit our Careers and Employment Casey MihovilovichChief ExecutiveOfficer Attachments: Trainee Natural Areas - Position Description.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr