Full time (76 hours per fortnight)

Nine-day fortnight option

Generous superannuation (up to 17%, conditions apply)

Free parking available onsite

Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness/yoga and wellness sessions)

Convenient location close to Roe, Albany and Tonkin Highways

Access to health fund corporate discount

Annual Salary: $81,732 plus super

About the City of Gosnells (City)

The City serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. The City is a large local government in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About the position

As a member of the Parks Assets team, you will work in the construction, repair and maintenance of built infrastructure across the City’s parks and reserves, including playgrounds, skate facilities, paths, fencing, boardwalks, shelters and parks furniture.

The main responsibilities of our General Hand Parks Assets include:

Operating and maintaining plant and equipment such as welders, power drills & saws, sanders, cement mixers, angle grinders, nail guns, generators and other general equipment.

Operating and maintaining specialised plant and equipment, such as rotary hoes, sand sifting machines, dingo, excavators, and other equipment not requiring specialised licencing.

Maintaining playgrounds, skate parks and general park infrastructure a high standard.

Assisting in the installation and maintenance of playgrounds, fencing, limestone walls, paving, boardwalks, roof timbers, bench and table timbers, gazebos, goal post sleeves, and other similar parks assets.

Ensuring work standards meet required specifications and tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Resolving on the job problems as they arise.

What we are looking for

To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:

Substantial experience in a parks infrastructure maintenance role

Ability to work effectively as a team member

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of people

Strong focus on safety

Essential requirements

Current MR driver’s licence

Cert III in Parks and Gardens, Landscaping or equivalent qualification.

White card

National Police Clearance (less than three months old) Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.

Desirable requirements

Trade certificate in Carpentry / Cabinetry / Boiler making or equivalent.

Chainsaw Ticket

Concrete, paving, limestone and/or brickwork experience

Operator tickets for operating machinery such as Loader, Bobcat, Excavator, EWP, Forklift and Chainsaw.

Completion of Playground Operation Inspection Level 3

In return we can offer you

A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions

Opportunities to grow your skills and career

A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community’s future.

Ready to apply?

For more information or to apply visit the City’s website.

Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362 for any questions.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 23 October 2025.

The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.