Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is located 40km
south of the Perth CBD and is 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
R
ecognition,
E
thics,
S
ervice,
P
rofessional
D
evelopment,
E
mpowerment,
C
ommunication and
T
eamwork –
RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of
employment at the City.
The City is seeking an experienced Horticultural Team Leader to
provide hands‐on leadership and technical expertise across parks,
streetscapes and foreshore reserves.
In this role, you will lead horticultural field teams and
contractors to ensure high‐quality maintenance and construction
outcomes, while promoting protected work practices and excellent
customer service.
To be considered for this role, you must address the
following selection criteria as part of your online
application:
Diploma in Horticulture or Certificate IV of Horticulture
with substantial relevant experience
Current "MR" class driver's licence and Construction
Induction Training (White Card)
Extensive horticultural knowledge including plant, weed,
pest and disease identification
Strong experience in supervision of staff and
contractors
Sound written and interpersonal skills, particularly verbal
communication and public relations
Intermediate level of computer literacy skills
Sound knowledge of safety and health legislation,
regulations, policies and practices
Knowledge of municipal or commercial parks and gardens
maintenance practices




Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team
environment or able to work alone under direction
This position offers a weekly wage of $1,559 (gross) which
incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:
12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a
further 5%
A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a
physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per
annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental
health programs 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.
An information package is available on our
website.
Applications for this position are open until the City
determines that a suitable pool of candidates exists. This
means the vacancy may close without notice, so if you are
interested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon
as possible.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or
fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during
the next 12 months.
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 ************. We're happy to discuss options to assist you
e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or
alternate methods of applying.
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.
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Attachments:
- Information Pack - Horticultural Team Leader.pdf

📌 Horticultural Team Leader (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Western Australia