About Us
At the Shire of Denmark, we foster a values-driven, inclusive and empowering workplace. With an outstanding 99% staff satisfaction rate, we offer more than just employment — providing long-term stability, a supportive environment, and genuine opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

As a Shire employee, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the running and growth of Denmark, build a rewarding career, and contribute to initiatives that directly benefit the community and enhance local services.

About the Opportunity

As a Parks & Gardens Officer, you will play an important role in maintaining and improving the Shire's parks, gardens, reserves, recreational areas, roadsides and public spaces. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll contribute to creating attractive, safe and welcoming environments for residents and visitors alike.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain parks, gardens and reserves through mowing, turf management, planting, pruning and weed control.

- Operate and maintain plant, equipment and tools safely and effectively.

- Undertake a variety of manual outdoor tasks and team-based projects.

- Support environmental sustainability and the preservation of the Shire's natural assets.

- Engage positively with residents and visitors, providing professional and courteous customer service.

- Follow safe work practices and actively contribute to a strong workplace health and safety culture.

- Participate in training and rotational duties to build skills across the Parks and Reserves team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have -

Essential Requirements

- Has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

- Enjoys outdoor, hands-on work and is physically capable of undertaking manual tasks.

- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

- Demonstrates initiative, reliability and flexibility.





- Has strong interpersonal skills and enjoys engaging with the community.

- Shares our commitment to safety, sustainability and teamwork.

- Relevant horticultural qualification or equivalent practical experience.

- Current Western Australian C Class Driver's Licence.

- Current White Card.

- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices

Candidates must be willing to complete a pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening) and provide a current National Police Clearance.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

- HR or MR Driver's Licence.

- First Aid Certificate.

- Traffic Management accreditation.

- Chainsaw operation certification.

- Chemical Handling accreditation.

- Experience operating horticultural and grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, brush cutters, blowers, hedge trimmers and tractors

The Benefits

- Stable long term career opportunities

- supportive, respectful, and high-performing team and enjoy the perks of working closer to home – saving time, fuel, and money.

- Opportunities to make a positive impact on the community.

- Market-competitive salary and superannuation

- Salary sacrificing options, including additional super contributions.

- 9 day fortnight – Every Second Week RDO

- Discounted gym membership

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hours – Full Time - 76 hours / 9 day fortnight.
Salary - $73,273.22 per annum + Allowances

The Shire welcomes you to apply -

Applications can be submitted via:

- Via the Shire Website - www.denmark.wa.gov.au

- Email - ••••@denmark.wa.gov.au

- Post: PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333

Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Friday 25 September, 2026.

Please note the Shire reserves the right to commence shortlisting at any stage of the recruitment process and to close this advertisement prior to the nominated closing date.

David King

Chief Executive Officer

PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333

Telephone: (08) •••• •300

Email: ••••@denmark.wa.gov.au Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au

📌 Parks and Gardens Officer (Denmark)
🏢 Shire Of Denmark
📍 Denmark