Reference: 6932648

X3 positions available
Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
Nine-day fortnight option
Generous superannuation (up to 17%, conditions apply)
Five weeks of annual leave
Free onsite parking
Convenient location close to Roe, Albany and Tonkin Highways
Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness and wellness sessions)
Access to health fund corporate discount
Salary:
Unqualified (Level 4): $81,061 per year plus super
Qualified (Level 5): $85,002 per year plus super
About the City of Gosnells (City)

The City serves a diverse community of approximately 145,000 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 this position

If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can make a visible difference to your community, this could be the opportunity for you. The Parks and Environment branch is seeking motivated and reliable General Hands to help maintain and enhance the City's parks, reserves, sports grounds and public open spaces.

We have three opportunities available to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will undertake turf and garden maintenance, safely operate plant and equipment, and contribute to the presentation and upkeep of community spaces. Working outdoors each day, you will help create attractive, safe and well-maintained environments for the community to enjoy.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

Experience in parks maintenance, horticulture or a related field
The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
An understanding of the challenges involved in delivering high quality and consistent public open space outcomes
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and customers
A solid work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to delivering quality outcomes
The ability to safely operate plant and equipment relevant to parks maintenance
Essential requirements

Current MR driver's licence
White Card
National Police Clearance (no more 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.
Certificate III or higher in Horticulture (or equivalent) - essential for appointment at Level 5
Desirable requirements

Spray ticket
Chainsaw ticket
Forklift / Loader / Excavator tickets
Candidates may also be considered for future similar positions if they become available within the next six months.

In return we can offer you

A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
Opportunities to learn and grow your skills and career
A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future.