Level 1 - $74,131 per annum super

Work Arrangement - Full Time Fixed-Term

Contract Duration - 3 Years

Agreement - Governor’s Establishment Staff General Agreement (GESGA) 2024

About us

Governor’s Establishment manages the Governor of Western Australia’s active program of events and is committed to maintaining the House and Grounds as a significant cultural heritage asset for the community of Western Australia.

About the Role

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Gardener to join the team at Government House. Nestled in the heart of the city, the Government House gardens consist of 3.2 hectares of land that features a mix of native and introduced plant and tree species, a magnificent rose garden, a wide array of trees planted by members of the Royal Family, as well as new areas that are actively being regenerated to incorporate more native species throughout the grounds. It is a secluded slice of garden paradise.

Working in a team of 5 gardeners, you will undertake landscape maintenance of all aspects of the gardens. including tree and shrub planting, cultivation, pruning, weeding, mulching, ride-on mowing, operating and maintaining minor plant equipment.

Integral to the success of this role is a demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment whilst remaining discreet in an workplace driven by protocol.

The normal full-time hours are 6.30 am to 3.00 pm Monday to Friday; however,



the successful candidate must have the flexibility and willingness to occasionally assist with events that occur outside of their ordinary working hours (such as Open Days and evening garden parties) - TOIL & overtime penalty rates apply.

This role is a unique and exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about horticulture to join our friendly and dedicated garden team.

What do you do?

Under the direction of the Garden Manager, you will be responsible for:

- General garden maintenance using a range of tools, plant and equipment, including ride-on mowers, chainsaws, whipper-snippers, leaf blowers, trimmers and sprayers.

- Soil preparation, planting, pruning, weeding, hedging and mulching.

- Turf management, irrigation and maintenance of specialised areas such as filtration ponds, lake and swimming pool.

- Safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials, and chemicals.

- Assist with events and functions held in Government House and the Gardens, including caretaking and access control where required.

Selection Criteria (Essential)

- Experience in Horticulture and/or a Horticulture qualification such as Cert III in Horticulture.

- Experience in, or willingness to learn, the use and operation of horticultural equipment.





- Comfortable working in a physical outdoor environment in all weather conditions.

- Confident use of garden machinery and hand tools.

- Sound awareness of manual handling and safe work practices.

- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team and be courteous with members of the public, guests and VIPs.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Governor’s Establishment is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our community and to increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the workforce, and we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet the selection criteria for the role.

Pre-Employment Requirements

- It is a prerequisite for employment that you provide consent for an integrity and criminal record check and that you provide evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia. Further information on this will be provided at interview.

- Only Australian citizens or Australian Permanent Residents with unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia will be considered for appointment.

How to apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter that clearly demonstrates your experience relevant to this role and lodge your application online. Emailed or late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close at 10 pm AWST on Sunday 22nd November 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview once applications close. We will not be contacting applicants until after the closing day.

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