City of Busselton | Operation and Works Services

- Commencing January 2027
- Full Time 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
- $47,286 - $56,451 + super (salary dependant onage)
- 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

Are you someone who loves the outdoors, has a green thumb, andis ready to get hands-on experience maintaining some of the mostbeautiful parks and natural spaces in the South West?

The City of Busselton is on the lookout for amotivated and enthusiastic Local GovernmentTrainee to join our Parks and Gardensteam. Over 12 months, you’ll not only get paid to work inthe great outdoors, but you’ll also complete a CertificateII or III in Horticulture.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be part of a passionate and experienced team workingacross:

- Maintaining our stunning parks, gardens, foreshore areas,and natural spaces
- Landscaping, planting, pruning, mulching, andfertilising
- Operating a range of tools and machinery
- Learning about weed and pest control, turf care, nurserywork and more
- Helping build and maintain recent and existing green spacesacross the City




- Providing friendly customer service while proudlyrepresenting the City of Busselton

What you’ll bring to the role:

You don’t need alot of experience (just the right attitude!) andideally will:

- Love being outdoors and working with nature
- Eager to learn and be committed to completing yourstudies
- Work well in a team and bring a positive, can-doattitude
- Communicate clearly and show initiative
- Follow safety procedures and take pride in your work

Pre-employment Requirements:

- A current C Class Driver’s Licence
- Proof of right to work in Australia
- National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
- A Valid White Card (or ability to obtain)

Enquiries:

Jamie Roper, Parks & StreetscapesSupervisor on (08) 9781 1796 or Human Resources on (08) 97811727.

Closing date:

Applications are invited until4:30pm on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Interview date:

Applications successfullyshortlisted for interview will be offered an interview in earlyDecember.

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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