06 Sep
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City of Busselton
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Busselton
06 Sep
City of Busselton
Busselton
City of Busselton | Operation and Works Services
- Permanent full time
- Generous superannuation scheme up to15.75%
- Excellent employee benefits including the potentialto salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing, gymmembership, and corporate health discounts
Why work for the City:
The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwestcoastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and theopportunity to be part of one of the most progressive, diverse andambitious Local Governments in the state.We pride ourselveson providing positive outcomes for our community and offering asupportive environment for our employees.
About the role:
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Parks andStreetscapes Team Member to join our Parks and Gardensteam. This hands-on role offers the chance to contribute tothe development and maintenance of some of the South West's mostvalued parks, reserves, gardens and community spaces.
Reporting to the Parks and Streetscapes Leading Hand, you willbe required to work between the hours of 6:00am and3:00pm. You will be predominantly based in Busselton, butmay on occasion be required to work in Dunsborough.
What you’ll be doing:
- Tree lopping, pruning, mulching and weed controlactivities
- Maintaining cemetery grounds, assisting with gravepreparation when required
- Planting trees, shrubs and seasonal garden displays
- Operating a range of equipment (including wood chipper)safely and effectively
- Conducting routine plant inspections,
cleaning and basicmaintenance
As the successful applicant you will be able todemonstrate the following:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- A positive attitude and commitment to workplace safety
- The ability to work effectively both independently and aspart of a team
Desirable Qualifications:
- Formal qualification in Horticulture or Arboriculture
- Current Basic Traffic Management and Traffic Controlcertification
- High Risk Work Licences including; Dogmans and ConfinedSpaces
- Chainsaw and Pole saw certification
- Auschem or Chemcert AQF III
Pre-employment requirements:
- White Card
- Proof of right to work in Australia
- Current MR or HR Class Drivers Licence
- National Police Clearance not more than six months old
The successful candidate will also undertake a pre-employmentmedical assessment, functional capacity assessment and audiotesting.
Enquiries:
Jamie Roper: Parks and StreetscapesSupervisor on 08 9781 1796 or Human Resources on (08) 97811727.
Closing date:
Applications are invited until4.30pm on Sunday, 20 September 2026. Screening of applications maytake place throughout the advertising period.
The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflectsthe diversity of our customers and encourages applicationsfromAboriginal Australians, people from culturally diversebackgrounds, people living with a disability and people of allages.
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📌 Parks and Streetscapes Team Member (Busselton)
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