Reserves General Hand (Ref: 1252)

About the position:

Join the City of Greater Geraldton’s Maintenance Operations as a Reserves General Hand. In this highly rewarding role, you will work collaboratively to maintain the City’s public open spaces, undertaking routine, seasonal and corrective works to ensure the community can enjoy secure and functional grassed areas throughout the seasons.

This role is offered on a 9-day fortnight, giving you every second Friday off to recharge, plan adventures, or enjoy more time doing what matters to you.

Key accountabilities:

- Work within the Reserves team to maintain the City’s parks, ovals, reserves and other public open spaces to a high standard daily as directed, including turf renovation, fertilising, mowing, slashing and all facets of turf care.

- General operation of plant and hand tools, carry out maintenance and/or labour duties as required.

- Operate plant, machinery and specialised equipment in a competent and safe manner as required.

- Ensure that regular routine daily maintenance is carried out and that relevant log books and pre-start are completed.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Jim Sweetman, Coordinator Parks on (08) 9956 6***.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally have demonstrated experience in reserves maintenance and turf management, including knowledge of relevant maintenance techniques and practices.



Applicants should also hold a current MR Class Driver's Licence and have experience safely operating three-point linkage and PTO-driven implements, including trailing mowers, flail mowers, scarifiers/verticutters and verti-drains.

Applicants with limited experience are encouraged to apply. Training and support will be provided to the right candidate who demonstrates a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary ranging from $79,115 per annum to $83,611 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

- 9 Day Fortnight

- 22 Annual Leave days per annum

- Health & Wellbeing Program

- Career opportunities

- Study Assistance

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful.



You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume

2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. MR Class Driver’s Licence and White Construction Safety Card.

ii. Demonstrated experience in the techniques and methods associated with reserves maintenance and turf management.

iii. Experience in the safe operation of three point and PTO driven implements, including but not limited to - Trailing Mowers, Flail Mowers, Scarifier/ verticutter and Verti-drain.

iv. Please outline your experience and confidence in using iPad or smartphone applications for day‑to‑day work tasks, including job tracking, safety checks, or timesheets.

Applications close 4pm Tuesday 17 November 2026

Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

📌 Reserves General Hand (Geraldton)
🏢 City of Greater Geraldton
📍 Geraldton