Permanent, full-time

About us

We are a values driven organisation proud to be serving our community with a broad and diverse range of services. Our community is active and engaged, and proud of our diverse culture, green spaces and built environment. We are connected by our vibrant local centres and our focus on creating safe and welcoming places for people. We are making big changes at the City and by working together we are coming up with more efficient and innovative ways of doing things and by being able to make a difference in the community brings us great job satisfaction. If you are looking to work with an organisation that promotes a positive and inclusive workplace, has a friendly working environment and truly believes their workforce is their most important asset, then the City of Bayswater could be the place for you.

About the Position

We’re looking for a Horticulturalist to assist with the installation, maintenance, and rejuvenation of turf and gardens across civic landscapes and recreational parks. You’ll monitor plant health, prioritise treatments, and operate and maintain equipment to a high standard. The role includes supporting work planning, training staff in horticultural best practices, and providing onsite guidance to contractors.

You’ll also contribute to safety by applying traffic management principles, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with the City’s safety procedures. Leadership in the absence of the Team Leader and active participation in team improvement and training initiatives are also part of this hands-on role.

About the Person

To succeed in this role, you’ll need solid horticultural experience with the ability to apply technical knowledge across turf care, planting, and general landscape maintenance. You should have a strong understanding of plant species selection suited to local conditions, as well as practical knowledge of turf management techniques, chemical and fertiliser use, and planting specifications.

Experience in reading and interpreting basic planting plans, using digital systems for operational tasks, and maintaining accurate records is essential. You’ll need to be well-organised and capable of prioritising work to meet service levels and respond to customer enquiries.

You must hold a Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, a current WA White Card, and a valid WA C class driver’s licence. A WA MR class driver’s licence is desirable.

What we offer

You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a salary of $72,996.90 per annum plus super, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:

• 11.5% superannuation plus matching co-contributions up to 5%
• Additional 2 days leave per year plus Annual Leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements
• Free aquatic and gym membership
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

Closing Date: 4.00pm, Tuesday 13 May 2025

To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.

For any queries about the role, please contact Kenneth Ketterer, Coordinator Parks Services on 9270 4161.

The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role.

JEREMY EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.