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Permanent , Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award-winning local government located 40 km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.

Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s values of RESPECT – Recognition, Ethics, Service, Career development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork.

Based at the City’s Depot in Crocker Street, Rockingham, you will assist the Tree Maintenance team in undertaking hands‑on maintenance of the City’s trees in public open space and streetscapes. You must have knowledge of horticultural practices relating to tree care, a current ‘MR’ class driver’s licence and Construction Induction Training (White Card). The role involves manual labour and/or operating machinery as required to perform tree planting and tree‑care maintenance activities. It is essential that you work in either hot or inclement outdoor conditions.

Selection Criteria

- Arboriculture/Horticultural related industry operational experience
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or alone under direction




- Able to prioritise work and manage own time
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Able to work in accordance with WHS industry obligations

Remuneration and Benefits

We are offering a weekly wage of $1,466 (gross) which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates.

- 12% superannuation with the option to co‑contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes, including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programmes and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm on Sunday 3 May 2026.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Recruitment Team via email at or phone .

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