Infrastructure Services Directorate | Parks and Gardens / Landscaping

- An opportunity to drive transformation
- Flexible work options,super up to 16% + employee perks
- Free Cockburn ARC gymmembership and wellness programs

AboutUs

The City of Cockburn iscentrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjukcountry. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perthcity, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to themeparks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn,we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant,forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our teamis united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping toachieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About theRole

The ParksSupervisor is responsible for leading the delivery of parksmaintenance and operational services across the City, ensuringworks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.The role provides leadership and direction to operational staffand contractors, overseeing daily work activities, workforceproductivity, quality assurance, and the effective use ofmaterials, plant, equipment and resources.

Theposition contributes to the management of operational budgets,procurement activities, contract performance and parks assetmaintenance. It also oversees the implementation of minor parkscapital projects, ensuring delivery within approved scope,budget and timelines.

Workingclosely with internal and external stakeholders, the ParksSupervisor supports service delivery through effectivecontractor management, customer service,



and the administrationof works management systems. The role also promotes a strongculture of safety, sustainability and continuous improvement,while providing relief support to the Service Lead Parks asrequired.

Aboutyou

You arean experienced parks professional with a strong background inparks operations, maintenance and asset management. You havedemonstrated success leading teams and contractors, deliveringhigh-quality outcomes, and maintaining a solid focus onsafety, productivity and customer service.

You bringstrong leadership, communication and organisational skills,with experience managing contractors, budgets and operationalpriorities. Your sound knowledge of horticulture, turfmanagement and/or arboriculture, combined with a commitment tosafety, sustainability and continuous improvement, will enableyou to thrive in this role. Relevant qualifications inHorticulture or Turf Management, together with the requiredlicences and certifications, are essential.

Salary andBenefits:

Starting from Level 6 Step 1 – Step 4 ($ 104,647 - $112,705) of the Ci ty of CockburnIndustrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.A city vehicle may be provided for commuting privileges subject tooperational requirements and Director approval.

Need moreinformation?





We encourage applicants to read theposition description for a full understanding of the role beforeapplying. For a confidential discussion about the role, pleasecontact Neil Dumais, Service Lead Parks on .

You will need to address the selectioncriteria detailed in the Position Description andAdvertisement as part of your application (maximum of twopages).

To be eligible for this roleyou must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-timepermanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo apre-employment process which includes a fitness for workassessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licencechecks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal HistoryCheck.

ClosingDate:

Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 5pm. The City ofCockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close theadvertising period early. We are currently not acceptingapplications from agencies.

We value equal opportunitiesfor all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encouragescandidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant isvalued here.

City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC ,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:

8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.

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📌 Parks Supervisor (City of Cockburn)
🏢 The City of Cockburn
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