• Full-Time | Temporary (5-year Fixed Term Contract)
• Negotiated Salary: Up to $212,000, plus 14% superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience
• Vacancy 061/2026

The opportunity

We are in the market for an experienced and qualified professional leader to join the City as Executive Manager Natural Environment. You are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge.

In this role, which is offered as a full-time 5-year fixed term contract, you will lead and develop your teams to ensure the City’s strategic and operational management objectives are met. Your leadership will be pivotal in achieving our strategic, financial, operational, and statutory objectives while fostering a positive workplace culture. Teams within this portfolio include:

• Marina and Waterways;
• Environmental Engagement;
• Bushland Management;
• Landscape Management;
• Landscape Services; and
• Waste Management.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree and/or Post Graduate qualification covering a relevant environmental management/science discipline related to the natural environment and waterways.
• Possession of, or progression towards, a Post Graduate qualification in Management; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in leading natural environment programs and services within Local Government.
• Eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body.

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 our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Matthew Hall, Director Built and Natural Environment on (08) 9550 3851.

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.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
• You are encouraged to upload any relevant qualifications to your application, qualifications will be verified through the City’s recruitment processes.
• 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.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer