Job Description
About Us
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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.
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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.
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About the Opportunity
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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, secure and welcoming environments for residents and visitors alike.
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Key Responsibilities
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Maintain parks, gardens and reserves through mowing, turf management, planting, pruning and weed control.
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Operate and maintain plant, equipment and tools safely and effectively.
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Undertake a variety of manual outdoor tasks and team-based projects.
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Support environmental sustainability and the preservation of the Shire's natural assets.
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Engage positively with residents and visitors, providing professional and courteous customer service.
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Follow safe work practices and actively contribute to a strong workplace health and safety culture.
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Participate in training and rotational duties to build skills across the Parks and Reserves team.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will have
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Essential Requirements
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Has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
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Enjoys outdoor, hands‐on work and is physically capable of undertaking manual tasks.
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Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Demonstrates initiative,



reliability and flexibility.
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Has strong interpersonal skills and enjoys engaging with the community.
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Shares our commitment to safety, sustainability and teamwork.
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Relevant horticultural qualification or equivalent practical experience.
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Current Western Australian C Class Driver's Licence.
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Current White Card.
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National Police Clearance.
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Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
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Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices
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Candidates must be willing to complete a pre‐employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening) and provide a current National Police Clearance.
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Desirable Qualifications & Experience
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HR or MR Driver's Licence.
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First Aid Certificate.
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Traffic Management accreditation.
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Chainsaw operation certification.
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Chemical Handling accreditation.
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Experience operating horticultural and grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, brush cutters, blowers, hedge trimmers and tractors
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The Benefits
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Stable long term career opportunities
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supportive, respectful, and high-performing team and enjoy the benefits of working closer to home – saving time, fuel, and money.
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Opportunities to make a positive impact on the community.
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Market‐competitive salary and superannuation
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Salary sacrificing options, including additional super contributions.
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9 day fortnight – Every Second Week RDO
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Discounted gym membership
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Hours – Full Time - 76 hours / 9 day fortnight.
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Position Description - Parks and Gardens Officer
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Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Friday 25 September, ****.
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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.

📌 Parks And Gardens Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Shire Of Denmark
📍 Western Australia