Salary Package: $109,109 per annum plus super

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for two experienced and self-motivated individuals to join our Parks & Gardens team as Gardener Operators. These positions are based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

• Six weeks annual leave
• Fortnightly RDO
• 13% Superannuation
• Corporate Wellness Program

The Gardener Operator is responsible for performing the tasks and duties as assigned with the aim of achieving a standard of presentation of the parks, and reserves in accordance with the objectives and requirements of the Council.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Current HR Auto Drivers Licence or the willingness to gain within six months
• Extensive experience in the maintenance and development of parks, gardens and landscaping
• Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Desirable)
• Basic worksite traffic management certificate (Desirable)
• Chemical Handling Certificates or WA Pest Management Technicians License (Desirable)
• Tree Pruning and Planting Experience
• Turf fertilising and chemical application

You will also require experience in mobile plant operation and certificates of competency for relevant machines required for parks & garden construction and maintenance including;

• Loader
• Backhoe
• Skid Steer
• Mini Skid Steer
• All general lawn mowers
• National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)

Apply Now!

To be part of our committed team, please click Apply and you will be taken to our online recruitment portal.

For enquiries about this position, please contact out People & Culture Team on 9186 8543.

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Thursday 13 November 2025.

The City of Karratha reserves the right to close the role and appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are encouraged.