City of Nedlands

The City of Nedlands, located just 7km from the Perth CBD, is home to a unique blend of urban vibrancy and natural beauty—from the scenic Swan River foreshore to the pristine sands of Swanbourne Beach. As a local government committed to excellence in service delivery, we aim to foster a safe, inclusive, and thriving community.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a dedicated Leading Hand – Turf Maintenance to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a leadership role and help shape the quality of our parks and open spaces.

As the Leading Hand, you will work closely with the Supervisor Turf to provide effective, on-the-ground leadership to the Turf Maintenance team. Your role is vital in ensuring that scheduled maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of monthly and seasonal turf maintenance programs.
• Provide day-to-day in-field supervision, technical advice, and support to Turf Maintenance Officers.
• Act as the primary point of contact in the field for community members and contractors, delivering professional and accurate information.
• Monitor the health and condition of turf areas to ensure service standards are consistently met.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in turf or parks maintenance and proven experience operating a range of turf care equipment. You will have a hands-on leadership style, a commitment to safety, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic outdoor environment.

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience in turf or parks maintenance operations.
• Proficiency in using turf care equipment (e.g. edgers, brush cutters, ride-on mowers, hand tools).
• Experience in basic worksite traffic management.
• Certificate III in Horticulture, Sports Turf Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A current 'MR' class driver’s licence.

What We Offer

This is a permanent full-time position offering a salary of $72,038 – $79,204 per annum (depending on skills and experience), plus superannuation and a Leading Hand Allowance of $27.24 per week.

Additional benefits include:

• Four weeks annual leave, plus three additional Christmas leave days.
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks primary carer, 2 weeks partner leave).
• Up to 13.5% superannuation contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program and healthy workplace initiatives.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Fitness Passport program access.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options.
• Private health insurance corporate discounts.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the City’s website by 5:00pm AWST, Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the City reserves the right to close the recruitment process prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Daniel Lewis, Hiring Manager, on (08) 9273 3500 for a confidential discussion.