Asset Services | Engineering, Parks & Garden, Trades/Service

Location: Rockingham, WA

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40kmsouth of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing localgovernments in the south metropolitan area. We areresponsible for the provision and delivery of high qualityservices, facilities and events that meet or exceed communityexpectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for ouremployees is significant to us and we are committed to employing teammembers who share the City’s Values ofRecognition, Ethics, Service, ProfessionalDevelopment, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork –RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

The City is seeking an experienced Horticultural Team Leader toprovide hands‑on leadership and technical expertise across parks,streetscapes and foreshore reserves.

In this role, you will lead horticultural field teams andcontractors to ensure high‑quality maintenance and constructionoutcomes, while promoting safe work practices and excellentcustomer service.

To be considered for this role, you must address thefollowing selection criteria as part of your onlineapplication:

- Diploma in Horticulture or Certificate IV of Horticulturewith substantial relevant experience
- Current “MR” class driver’s licence and ConstructionInduction Training (White Card)
- Extensive horticultural knowledge including plant, weed,pest and disease identification




- Strong experience in supervision of staff andcontractors
- Sound written and interpersonal skills, particularly verbalcommunication 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 gardensmaintenance practices
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a teamenvironment or able to work alone under direction

This position offers a weekly wage of $1,559 (gross) whichincorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:

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

An information package is available on our website .

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Horticultural Team Leader (City of Rockingham)
🏢 Rockingham Youth Reference Group
📍 City of Rockingham