About the Town

Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Galup and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.

Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience.

The Role

Join the Town’s Parks and Natural Environment team and play an important role in maintaining high-quality parks, sportsgrounds, gardens, road reserves and natural areas across the Town.

In this hands-on role, you will undertake day-to-day irrigation maintenance operations, ensuring irrigation systems are maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard to support the effective presentation and use of the Town’s public spaces.

Working collaboratively with your supervisor and team members, you will also liaise with internal crews, contractors and members of the community to support the delivery of reliable and sustainable irrigation services.

Selection Criteria

- Previous experience and knowledge related to the Key Responsibilities, in particular installing, operating, monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems controlled by a central management system.

- Ability to interpret and amend irrigation reticulation design plans.

- Demonstrated working knowledge of safe operation and user maintenance of relevant plant and equipment, and commitment to safe working practices in a maintenance and works setting.





- Proven ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to a positive and productive work culture.

- Ability to respond appropriately to supervisor direction and adjust to a variety of work environments and carry out diverse tasks as required, including working with limited supervision at times.

- Senior First Aid Certificate is desirable.

- White Card is desirable.

- Current WA ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence is desirable.

- TAFE training in Irrigation, Horticulture, Landscaping, Construction or related fields is desirable.

Eligibility

- Australian working rights.

- National Police Clearance (no older than 3 months).

- Current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

- Safety Awareness Training.

Why work for Town of Cambridge

- Up to 17% Superannuation (employer contribution)

- Health and Wellbeing program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Training and Development opportunities

- Free car parking

- Quarterly staff cultural awards

How to apply

If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you!

For further information, including detailed positions descriptions, selection criteria, and how to apply for this position please visit the Town of Cambridge Careers page:

https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Town-Council/Careers/Career-opportunities

Should you require any further information regarding this position please contact Michael Burn, Coordinator Parks for a confidential discussion on (08) •••• •000.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 19 October 2026; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date.

📌 Irrigation Maintenance Person (Floreat)
🏢 Town Of Cambridge
📍 Floreat