This role sits in the Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance Branch. The post-holder will provide a high-quality environment through the establishment and maintenance of the City's active and passive recreation areas.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Participate in proactive horticultural maintenance within your precinct 
• Contribute towards quality outcomes including recognising, reporting and correcting quality deviations and/or faults within the work site commensurate with your level of employment
• Participate in the development and implementation of park maintenance strategies in conjunction with the Team and the Precinct Team Leader
• Participate in the development and implementation of park maintenance programmes in conjunction with the Team and Precinct Team Leader 
• Participate in the implementation of capital work’s projects as required 
• Comply with Council’s relevant policies and procedures
• Operate a wide range of horticultural equipment and machinery (e.g., out front ride-on mowers, whipper snippers, rotary mowers, chainsaws, edgers, blowers etc)
• Operate council vehicles
• Ability to take and follow instructions
• Being responsible for the quality and completion of own tasks
• Contribute to the promotion of a safe working environment within the City of Subiaco 
• Report all hazards and near misses to Team Leader when handling materials and operating tools, equipment, vehicles and plant when carrying out tasks relating to this position
• Responsibility to be able to meet the physical requirements of the position 

Essential criteria

• Completed or studying towards an appropriate qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Skills and knowledge in the use of a wide range of horticultural equipment and machinery
• Basic oral and written literacy and numeracy skills
• Working knowledge of Work Health and Safety
• Experience in tree pruning, landscaping and turf maintenance
• Chainsaw certification
• Current MR class WA drivers’ licence as a minimum
• Desirable: Basic Traffic Management certification and a Senior First Aid certificate.

Salary Package

From $73,683.03 to $80,442.52 per annum pro rata, plus 11.5% employer superannuation and additional co-contribution to your superannuation.

Working for the City of Subiaco

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and offer great benefits to help you achieve a positive work-life balance, including (but not limited to):

• Up to 5 weeks' annual leave plus rostered days off.
• Sustainable travel allowance/parking permit.
• Free membership to Lords Recreation centre.
• Superannuation co-contributions.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Novated lease and salary packaging options.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please click Apply or Apply with Seek to submit your application. You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter to support your application. If you would like to receive a full PDF copy of the position description, please send your request to recruitment@subiaco.wa.gov.au, referencing this position title.

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria. You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skillset.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The closing date for applications is 3 April 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you submit an application as soon as you are able to.