At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll lead the City’s production nursery, playing a vital role in delivering quality plant stock for parks, streetscapes and conservation projects. This is an opportunity to combine horticultural expertise, operational planning and people leadership while contributing to a greener and more sustainable community.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead daily nursery operations and staff
- Plan seasonal production and propagation programs
- Coordinate suppliers, contractors and operations teams
- Manage nursery budget and annual reporting
- Oversee irrigation systems and water efficiency
- Maintain NIASA quality, safety and hygiene
- Recruit, mentor and review team performance
- Respond professionally to customer enquiries

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring





We’re looking for a nursery leader passionate about horticulture and team success. You'll ideally bring:

- Diploma in Nursery Management or Horticulture
- Extensive nursery management leadership experience
- Solid propagation and plant production knowledge
- Sound irrigation systems management expertise
- Proficiency using Word, Excel and systems
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Current Driver’s Licence and First Aid

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here

- Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
- Rewarding You – Boosted super and extra leave options
- Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, grow sustainable outcomes and help shape one of Western Australia’s most vibrant communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to the Coordinator Parks Technical Program on 7***. Applications close on 12 August 2026. We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

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📌 Supervisor Nursery (Hamersley)
🏢 City Of Stirling
📍 Hamersley