Trainee Irrigation Maintainer

Trainee Irrigation Maintainer

About the role

The city is thrilled to announce that we are expanding our Traineeship Program we’re now recruiting for a Trainee Irrigation Maintainer to join our dynamic Parks and Environment team!

As a trainee, you’ll be provided with the support, supervision and training to assist the crew in monitoring and maintaining Irrigation systems across the city. Reporting to the Supervisor Irrigation, you’ll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of Irrigation systems while learning the ropes both on the job and completing a Certificate III in Irrigation Technology through Irrigation Australia.

This is more than just a job it’s a chance to kickstart a rewarding career in Irrigation, contribute to your community, and be part of a team that’s shaping the City’s Irrigation systems for future generations.

If you’re ready to dig in and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role, you will undertake duties under supervision and assist the crew to:

• Install, inspect, test and maintain irrigation systems
• Diagnose and repair irrigation faults and breakages
• Carry out repairs including valve replacements, pipe repairs, irrigation wiring, solenoids, and water system connections
• Assist with irrigation programming, calibration and interpretation of irrigation plans
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment such as vehicles, excavators and trenching equipment
• Maintain safe, clean and tidy work sites
• Attend and complete all required TAFE training and assessments
• Work across various irrigation environments and undertake secondments within Parks and Environment as required
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and safety requirements
• Attend all lectures and meet assignment deadlines.

Criteria for the role

• A genuine interest in Irrigation, Water or Amenity Horticulture
• Completion of Year 10, 11 or 12 with acceptable results
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Sound verbal and interpersonal communication skills, good hands-on technical aptitude and be able demonstrate standard language, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Enjoy working in a team setting and have a good aptitude for learning and an excellent work ethic.

 Employment Benefits

• 2-Year, Full-Time Traineeship (24 months fixed term)
• Rostered day off each fortnight
• Free Gym Membership to both Leisure Centres!
• Access to exceptional employee benefits
• Annual wage based on the National Trainee Wage + super
• At the City’s discretion, irrigation trainees may be considered for the opportunity to use a council vehicle for commuting purposes during the term of their traineeship. 

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click "APPLY".  You may also contact the City’s Supervisor Irrigation, Ken Sullivan on 0429 816 298 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5.00pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026, we reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.