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

Location: Rockingham, WA

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBDand is one of the fastest growing local governments in the southmetropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision anddelivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meetor exceed community expectations. Providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is significant to us and we arecommitted to employing team members who share the City’s ValuesofRecognition,Ethics,Service,ProfessionalDevelopment,Empowerment,CommunicationandTeamwork – RESPECT. These Valuesare incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Responsible for assisting in the implementation of the City’swinter tree planting program for parks, reserves and streetscapes,you will need to be able to make informed technical and operationaldecisions and provide support, leadership and advice to staffmembers and apprentices as required.

Works will primarily be comprised of tree planting, staking andtying trees, installation of water wells or mulch bowls, weeding,watering and minor formative pruning.

You will be required to work to daily maintenance schedules andsafely operate of a variety of horticultural equipment.

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

- Certificate III Horticulture or the possession of relevantexperience in a Parks maintenance environment appropriate toposition requirements
- Construction Induction Training (White Card)
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills




- Knowledge of workplace safety and health regulations
- Relevant practical experience in landscape / amenityhorticulture industry

This position offers a weekly wage of $1,488 (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 ourwebsite .

Applications for this position are open until the Citydetermines that a suitable pool of candidates exists. Thismeans the vacancy may close without notice, so if you areinterested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soonas possible.

If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email at orphone . We’re happy to discuss options to assist youe.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, oralternate methods of applying.

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.

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