Why Join Us?

The City of South Perth's talented workforce prides itself on delivering excellent service to the community. Located 4kms from the Perth CBD and bordering the stunning Swan River, the City is widely recognised for its active places and beautiful spaces.

As an organisation, we are committed to being an employer of choice by attracting and retaining values based and customer service orientated people. When employed by us, you will have the opportunity to thrive, as well as take advantage of great working conditions and benefits including:

• Flu Vaccinations and Skin Screening
• Outdoor Active Classes and Team Activity Challenges
• Yoga and Pilates
• Physical Nutrition programs
• Financial wellbeing tools
• Mental Health and Safety seminars

• 5 weeks Annual Leave plus 17.5% Leave Loading
• Purchase up to 4 Additional Weeks of annual leave per year
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Free Onsite Parking
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Flexitime available for full time employees
• Learning and Professional Development opportunities, including the popular Perth Inner City Mentor Program
• Award winning Health and Wellness Program, free and onsite for all employees
• Superannuation 1/1 Sessions
• Corporate Discounts with major Health Insurance Providers (up to 7% discounts)
• Personal Leave up to 14 days per year (based on length of service)
• Inclusive and Safe workplace practices
• We are also working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Employer.

About the Position

This position plays a key role in developing, maintaining and enhancing the City's plant nursery by providing high-quality plant stock with a major focus on efficient customer service to internal and external agencies. The position also provides a secondary function as relief support to the other Parks and Environment Operational Teams during employee leave or absences. This includes maintaining, protecting, and enhancing the City's parks, gardens, reserves, verges, sumps, and rights-of-way by delivering high-quality mowing or streetscape services, along with general maintenance duties as required.

The role is split approximately 70/30 with the primary focus on nursery horticulture activities and the remaining time dedicated to supporting parks and gardens maintenance operations.

To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate:

• Certificate III in Horticulture and/ or extensive experience in a production plant nursery.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of plants, garden design and maintenance, tree pruning and maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence.
• Current Basic Worksite Traffic Management certificate.

Please see the attached position description for further information.

The City may consider candidates that do not possess the above licences and certifications, provided the candidate is able and willing to obtain these qualifications if offered the role.

Ready to Apply

If you're ready to be a part of our diverse and progressive team, please submit an online application using the 'Apply Here' button on the City's website. Supporting documents should be saved in .pdf format. Hardcopy applications may also be provided to our Civic Centre Reception. Applications in formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed.

For more information regarding the position, please contact, Micheline Sutcliffe, Acting Natural Areas Supervisor, on 08 9474 0777 and visit the City's website southperth.wa.gov.au/careers

Applications close at 4.00 pm on Tuesday 6 May 2025.

Please note: Applications are considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close advertisements early, therefore an early application is strongly encouraged.

The City of South Perth acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live, work and play - the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.

The City of South Perth is an equal opportunity employer, who is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

This publication is available in alternative formats on request; please contact the Customer Service Team to request alternative format type (08) 9474 0777.