• Full-time | Permanent
• Level OSE 2 | Salary: $70,174 gross per annum, plus superannuation
• A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role
• Vacancy 99/2024

The opportunity

We are in the market for an experienced General Hand to work in our City Parks teams; you are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge.

As a General Hand you will work as part of a team undertaking general parks and gardens maintenance throughout the City of Mandurah including the garden maintenance of road corridors and other City owned and managed assets and land.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Two or more years of experience using horticultural equipment and machinery to maintain parks, reserves and turf
• Current unrestricted MR class drivers’ Licence
• Current White Card
• Certificate II or Certificate III in Horticulture or Turf Management (desirable)
• Basic horticultural knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret plans

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Callum Stuart on
(08) 9550 3982 or Shontelle Fox on (08) 9550 3666.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer