General Hand – Engineering Maintenance

City of Joondalup; City Of Joondalup; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 15% superannuation

9-day fortnight

Job summary

A local government in Western Australia is seeking a General Hand for their Engineering Maintenance team. This full-time position involves operating fleet equipment and conducting maintenance on various infrastructure. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in engineering maintenance and hold a White Card and WA MR Class Driver’s Licence. The city offers training for any additional required certificates. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized in their hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in engineering maintenance.
• Willingness to obtain additional certificates.
• Training will be provided for additional certificates as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering maintenance on City's assets.
• Operate fleet and plant equipment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Engineering maintenance

Customer service

Education

Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)

WA MR Class Driver’s Licence

Tools

Chainsaw

Job description

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

General Hand – Engineering Maintenance

• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Full time permanent position
• 9-day fortnight
• Ref No: 26-026

The City is seeking General Hands for our dynamic Engineering Maintenance team. You will be responsible for carrying out engineering maintenance on the City's assets and infrastructure, in addition to operating fleet and plant equipment. This is a hands‑on role where you will undertake maintenance on kerbing, concreting, brick paving, bollard and barrier rail replacement, while delivering exceptional customer service to the City’s residents, ratepayers, and employees.

To be successful in this position, you will have a minimum of one year’s experience in engineering maintenance and will hold, or be willing to obtain, the following:

Essential Licences and Tickets

• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)
• WA MR Class Driver’s Licence

The City is committed to supporting the right candidate to obtain any additional certificates required for success in this role. Training will be provided where the successful applicant does not already hold:

• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009)
• Basic Traffic Management and Traffic Control Certificates
• Chainsaw Certificate

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Michael Diblasi, Supervisor Engineering Maintenance, on 9400 4137.

To apply, please submit your resume and a covering letter online via the City’s recruitment portal, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Tues­day 3 March 2026.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position. All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed. JAMES PEARSON Chief Executive Officer Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.