Landscape Maintenance Officer
City Of Nedlands
Posted 10 hours ago
Love working with nature? Ready to help shape a greener, cleaner, and more beautiful community?
The City of Nedlands wants you on our team!
About Us
Nestled just 7km from Perth’s buzzing CBD, the City of Nedlands boasts a stunning mix of river foreshore, lush parks, and white-sand beaches. We’re proud of our vibrant, safe, and inclusive community – and we’re passionate about keeping it that way with top-tier local services and an energetic, people-first team.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Landscape Maintenance Officer who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty (literally) and loves being out in the open. You'll play a key role in keeping our green spaces in tip-top shape. If your idea of a good day includes fresh air, flowering gardens, and the satisfaction of a job well done – this one’s for you.
You’ll be doing things like:
- Maintaining parks and landscaped areas to a high standard – think pruning, planting, mulching, rose bush TLC, and more.
- Keeping public areas safe and tidy – yes, you’ll be that quiet hero removing debris and weeds.
- Using a range of tools and machinery – hedge trimmers, blowers, sprayers, and more (you’ll feel like a garden ninja).
- Supporting minor park infrastructure repairs.
- Being a champion for safety, including traffic and pedestrian management where needed.
- Keeping our gear clean, functional, and safe – because tools deserve love too.
Who You Are
You're a hands-on doer with:
- Practical experience in landscape or park maintenance.
- Confidence operating maintenance equipment.
- A strong understanding of worksite safety and traffic management.
- Bonus points for chemical handling accreditation.
Essentials:
- MR class Driver’s Licence
- White Card (Construction Safety)
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate
- Nationally recognised Chemical Handling Training
- Certificate III in Parks & Gardens or Horticulture – or you're working towards it.
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical
What’s in it for you?
Besides working outdoors and feeling awesome about it:
- A permanent full-time role with a salary of $74,559 - $81,976 + super
- 4 weeks of annual leave + 3 extra days at Christmas
- Paid parental leave (12 weeks primary carer / 2 weeks partner leave).
- Up to 14% super contributions
- Health and wellness perks: Fitness Passport, EAP access, private health discounts
- Salary sacrifice and novated leasing options
- Ongoing training and development – grow with us!
Ready to apply?
- Submit your application via the City of Nedlands website by 5pm AWST, Wednesday 22 October 2025. Please note: We recommend applying early, as the City may fill the role before the closing date and previous applicant need not apply.
- Make sure to review the Position Description to confirm the role is right for you.
- For a confidential conversation, contact Ryland Polain (Hiring Manager) on (08) 9273 3500.
About City Of Nedlands
The City of Nedlands is situated just 7km from Perth and stretches from the banks of the beautiful Swan River to the edge of the Indian Ocean. A population of over 21,000 live in the suburbs Nedlands, Dalkeith, Mt Claremont, Swanbourne, Karrakatta, and parts of Floreat and Shenton Park. Information for new residents is available to help you settle in comfortably.
On 1 July, 1959 the City of Nedlands was proclaimed at the command of Governor Sir Charles Gairdner, in the packed Dalkeith Civic Hall. Mr Allan Jenkins read out the proclamation and the Minister for Local Government, Mr Leslie Logan, M.L.C. conducted the official swearing in ceremony of the new Mayor, John Charles Smith, the twelve new Councillors and the auditors. He then appointed Mr Allan Jenkins as the City's first Town Clerk. Among those present was MLA for Nedlands, Deputy Premier Charles Court.
Significant events and dates that contributed to the development of the City of Nedlands:
1893: The first move to establish Local Government in our area with the creation of the Claremont Road Board on 31 March, 1893, governing a total area of ten square miles; forty years after the death of Adam Armstrong, Nedlands' first resident.
1898: Approximately two square miles excised to form the Municipality of Claremont.
1932: Name changed from Claremont Road Board to Nedlands Road Board.
1956: Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the Municipality of Nedlands.
1959: One hundred and thirty years after the first British settlement around the Swan River, Nedlands achieved City status. Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the City of Nedlands while under the guidance of Mayor John Charles Smith Esq., JP Mayor.
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