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General Hand

City Of Mandurah
Mandurah, WA
A$70,174-$71,998 p/a
Trades & Services → Gardening & Landscaping
Full-time
On-site

Posted 14 days ago


  • Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
  • Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
  • We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
  • We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.
  • A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.

Imagine a future with us

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

We are in the market for a self-motivated and experienced individual who is able to undertake general parks and gardens maintenance throughout the City, including the maintenance of road corridors and other City owned and managed assets and land. You are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge. At the City of Mandurah we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.

What impact will you make?

  • Operation of ride-on mowers, edgers, blowers, and brush cutters.
  • Operating of tractors for general activities, such as slashing and turf renovations.
  • Weed management, including the application of herbicides and the removal of weeds manually.
  • General litter collection, cleaning up and the blowing down of paved surfaces.
  • Undertaking tree planting and street watering programs as directed.
  • You like to work as part of a team, under the direction of the Team Leader, in all aspects of general parks and gardens maintenance, including:
  • You like to undertake basic daily maintenance and safety inspections of mowing machinery used in the course of duty.
  • You are friendly and will respond to customer enquiries (in the field) in a professional and courteous manner.

What can you bring to the team?

  • Certificate II in Horticulture and/or qualifications in turf management or demonstrated equivalent experience
  • Current White Card
  • Previous experience in a parks and gardens environment
  • General understanding of how to monitor and maintain an irrigation system
  • Experience and knowledge in the safe handling and application of weed spraying chemicals
  • Competent in the use of tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices
  • Current unrestricted C class driver’s licence
  • Current unrestricted MR (Medium Rigid) class national driver’s licence (desirable)
  • As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing

The finer details

This permanent full time OSE 2 positions attract a salary range of $70,174 - $71,998 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. For further information or any enquiries, please contact
Callum Stuart, Supervisor City Parks on (08) 9550 3982. Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

  • A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
  • Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
  • Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
  • Discounted medical insurance.
  • Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level.
  • 9-day fortnight.
  • Transparent performance framework.
  • Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program support.
  • A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer


About City Of Mandurah

Mandurah, WA, Australia

The City of Mandurah is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities covering an area of 173.5km. It is home to more than 82,000 people with an average increase of 3,000 new residents each year over the past five years. Between 2015 and 2025 the population for the city is forecast to increase by 37,290 persons, at an average annual change of 3.7 percent.

Mandurah boasts a typical Mediterranean climate and relaxed coastal lifestyle which provides a unique work/life balance opportunity. Between the Indian Ocean, the expansive waterways of the Peel-Harvey Estuary and the lower reaches of the Serpentine River, this unique location boasts some of the best water based activity facilities in Western Australia.

Mandurah is a superb place to live and raise a family. It offers an exciting mix of residential developments, from family homes and modern apartments within new estates to luxurious homes nestled among canal waterways. Mandurah forms part of the Peel Region, located just one hour’s drive from Perth and lying between the metropolitan area and the South West Region. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west, with Jarrah forests and farmlands of the Darling Range leading east to the bordering wheat belt.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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