Team Leader Traffic Maintenance

Position No: 117/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Full-time | Permanent
• OSE Level Four (4) | *Salary: $78,659 to $81,466, plus superannuation
• A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role
• Vacancy 117/2026

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and capable Team Leader Traffic Maintenance who enjoys leading a hands-on team, solving practical problems and delivering safe, high-quality outcomes for the community.

In this operational leadership role, you will coordinate a small team responsible for installing and maintaining the City's traffic signs and devices, including signs, bollards, handrails, banners, tactile indicators, speed humps, pavement line marking. You will plan daily work, maintain safe traffic and pedestrian movements around worksites, support emergency responses, provide on-the-job guidance and ensure work is completed efficiently, within budget and to the required engineering and quality standards.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction and Maintenance
• Current unrestricted MR (Medium Rigid) and C class driver licences
• Current White Card
• Ability to interpret drawings and apply relevant construction and traffic control standards, including AS 1742
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, customer service and work-prioritisation skills
• Knowledge of safe construction practices, plant and equipment maintenance, estimating, costing, budget control and contract management principles
• Good written, verbal, interpersonal, numerical, Microsoft and mobile technology skills
• Senior First Aid and Basic Traffic Management certificates are desirable

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply, please visit the City of Mandurah Careers page. Further information can be obtained by contacting Francois Botha on (08) 9550 3955.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• *The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment page.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:
- Team Leader Traffic Maintenance - Position Description.pdf