City of Perth

Civil Maintenance Worker

Salary: $70,301 per annum, plus super
Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Osborne Park, WA

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Great Work-Life Balance: Enjoy family-friendly hours that respect your time.
• Top-Notch Facilities: Work in a clean, organised workshop.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities.

About Us:

The City of Perth, the vibrant capital of Western Australia, is on a mission to drive the community’s aspirations forward. We’re seeking the best and brightest to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Your Role:

As a Civil Maintenance Worker, you will primarily include construction and maintenance servicing of roads, footpaths and drainage systems as well as provision of a high quality of customer service to internal and external customers. In performing these the occupant operates basic plant and equipment whilst representing the City in a positive manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of footpaths, crossovers, roads, cycleways, retaining walls and drainage systems which will include the lifting and relaying of pavers and precast kerbs, pipes, temporary asphalt patching, minor retaining wall repairs as well as maintenance to the city’s drainage network;
• Performing accurate concreting work that requires knowledge of material mixtures, mixing to given proportions and exposed aggregate finishes;
• Use and care for hand tools and operate basic items such as brick saws, compactors, jack hammers and cement mixers; and
• Maintain compliant work practices in accordance with all relevant legislation, recordkeeping frameworks and all other relevant Council policies and procedures, and other frameworks.

Who We’re Looking For:

A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and can effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders. You’ll embody our core values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage, and Respect, which are crucial to our community-oriented approach.

How to Apply:

Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. Once there, you can access the full application pack and submit your application, including your current resume and a brief cover letter.

Application Deadline:

Applications will no longer be accepted after 5:00PM, Monday 21st June 2025.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We’re building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Note: Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

Ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and supportive environment? Apply today and become a vital part of the City of Perth’s future!