Civil Maintenance Worker

Salary: $75,672 per annum, plus superannuation
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Osborne Park Depot

Why Join the City of Perth?

• Build Your Career: Develop practical skills across a broad range of civil maintenance activities with opportunities to expand your experience.
• Be Part of a Great Team: Join a supportive crew that values safety, teamwork and delivering quality outcomes for the community.
• Make a Visible Difference: Help maintain the roads, footpaths and public infrastructure that keep Perth safe, accessible and looking its best.

About Us

The City of Perth is committed to creating a vibrant, connected and sustainable capital city. Our Infrastructure and Assets team plays a vital role in maintaining the City's roads, footpaths, drainage systems and public spaces, ensuring they remain safe, functional and well-presented for residents, businesses and visitors.

The Opportunity

As a Civil Maintenance Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team responsible for delivering civil maintenance and construction works across the City. Reporting to the Team Leader Maintenance, you'll undertake a variety of tasks involving roads, footpaths, drainage, cycleways and associated infrastructure while contributing to high-quality service delivery and representing the City professionally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out maintenance and repair works on roads, footpaths, drainage infrastructure, cycleways and retaining walls.
• Complete paving, kerbing, concreting and other civil construction activities to a high standard.
• Safely operate and maintain a range of plant, machinery, equipment and hand tools.
• Install and maintain traffic management signage and barriers while working safely and delivering excellent customer service.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience operating plant and equipment within a civil construction or maintenance environment.
• Has practical experience in road construction, drainage, paving, concreting or kerbing works.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace health, safety and safe work practices.
• Works collaboratively, communicates effectively and takes pride in delivering quality work.

A current MR Driver's Licence and Construction Induction (White) Card are essential.

Why Work With Us?

At the City of Perth, you'll enjoy:

• Permanent, full-time employment with job security.
• Competitive salary plus superannuation.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A supportive team culture focused on safety, respect and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to contribute to maintaining one of Australia's most iconic capital cities.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to access the application pack and submit your application, including:

• Your current resume.
• A brief cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.

Applications Close

Applications close 5:00pm AWST, Sunday 30 August 2026.

Applicants may also be considered for similar vacancies within the City of Perth.

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

Take the Next Step

If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can build your skills, work with a supportive team and help maintain the infrastructure that keeps Perth moving, we'd love to hear from you.