Are you passionate about plants, landscapes, and making public spaces shine? Join our team and help shape our Civic Centre gardens and green spaces that our community loves and enjoys.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Horticulture Tradesperson to provide horticultural advice, and play a key role in the maintenance and management of the City’s landscapes and Civic Centre gardens. This is a hands-on and rewarding position that requires a deep knowledge of horticultural practices, a practical approach, and a commitment to safe and sustainable practices.

From pruning and planting to providing trusted horticultural advice, this is your chance to join a local government that values its green spaces—and the people who maintain them. If this full-time permanent role excites you, we’d love to hear from you!

A snapshot of your new role:

Provide trusted horticultural advice and ensure good horticultural practices across City landscapes and Civic Centre gardens

Interpret landscape plans, planting layouts, identify stock species and advise on plant selection

Monitor the health and growth of plants, and take appropriate action to address any issues

Ensure high quality and aesthetically pleasing plant displays

Planting across landscaping projects and/or landscape maintenance activities

Maintain up-to-date and accurate nursery inventory, plant stock and supplies

Perform pruning, shaping, staking, fertilising, weeding, mulching, pest control and other tasks

Operate and maintain small plant and horticultural equipment

Work collaboratively and safely with team members

Who we’re looking for:

Minimum Certificate III Horticulture or equivalent qualifications in amenity horticulture

Demonstrated skills and experience in horticulture, including plant identification, planting and establishment, plant maintenance, as well as weed, pest, and disease management

Strong knowledge and practical experience in nursery hygiene and operations

Experience operating a range of horticultural tools, small plant and equipment

Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labour in various weather conditions

Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with the public

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Current ‘C’ class license (‘MR’ class highly desirable)

White Card

Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months)

Why apply for this role?

A full-time, permanent position (38 hours a week) in a welcoming and thriving local council!

9 day fortnight – have an RDO every second week!

$39.41 per hour + super

17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave

We match super contributions to help you save for your future

Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events

Free on-site parking

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support

Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply – Grow your Career!

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter. You may also contact the Supervisor Passive Spaces North on 0422 284 545 for a confidential discussion. Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm, 15 July 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.