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.
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of the City's
winter tree planting program for parks, reserves and streetscapes,
you will need to be able to make informed technical and operational
decisions and provide support, leadership and advice to staff
members and apprentices as required.
Works will primarily be comprised of tree planting, staking and
tying trees, installation of water wells or mulch bowls, weeding,
watering and minor formative pruning.
You will be required to work to daily maintenance schedules and
safely operate of a variety of horticultural equipment.
To be considered for this role, you must address the
following selection criteria as part of your online
application:
Certificate III Horticulture or the possession of relevant
experience in a Parks maintenance setting appropriate to
position requirements
Current 'LR' class driver's licence
Construction Induction Training (White Card)
Sound communication and interpersonal skills




Knowledge of workplace safety and health regulations
Relevant practical experience in landscape / amenity
horticulture industry
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 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.
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.pdf

📌 Horticulturist (Parks Services) (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Western Australia