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 protected 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.
Join our Parks Services team to help grow a resilient urban tree
canopy. In this role, you will deliver tree planting, establishment
and maintenance programs across the City, including formative
pruning, vegetation management, species identification, pest and
disease control, safe operation of plant and equipment, and
assisting with tree risk assessments, data recording, and
maintaining safe work practices and customer service.
To be considered for this role, you must address the
following selection criteria as part of your online
application:
Demonstrated experience in tree planting, establishment and
ongoing care
Demonstrated experience in formative pruning of juvenile
trees
Practical experience in tree species identification
including Australian and Western Australian natives and exotic
species suitable to the Perth climate
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team
environment or able to work alone under direction
Sound communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of WHS regulations including safe work practices
relevant to horticulture and urban forestry operations




Certificate III in Horticulture / Arboriculture (or
equivalent demonstrated experience)
Current 'MR' class driver's licence
Construction Induction Training (White Card)
Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate (BWTM)
Chainsaw Operators Certificate
This position offers a weekly wage of $1,488 (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 will be accepted until 4pm,
Tuesday 7 July
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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 - Horticulturist Urban Forestry (4.8).pdf

📌 Horticulturist Urban Forestry (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Western Australia