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

Working within our Parks & Environment Business Unit, the primary responsibility of this position is to maintain, protect and enhance the City's unique and recognisable character of its parks and public open spaces, in accordance with the City's environmental management plans and work schedule. The Parks Maintainer will provide efficient, high quality horticultural services, working to working to maintain and enhance garden amenities in parks and public open spaces throughout the City of South Perth .

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

• Certificate III in Horticulture (Turf or Parks and Gardens) or Irrigation, or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of plants, garden design and maintenance, tree pruning, turf preparation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise horticultural skills using various materials and specialised techniques.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work within a team.
• Knowledge of Local Government operations and general procedures - desirable.
• Current Traffic Management certificate.
• Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

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.

Please see the attached position description for further information.

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.

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