Environmental Maintainer

City of Rockingham; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 3,413,000 - 3,504,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Health & wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Training & study leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

City of Rockingham, Rockingham, WA, is seeking a proactive Parks Services team member to assist with on-site maintenance of our natural areas and conservation reserves. You will work outdoors at the Works Depot in Crocker Street, Rockingham, identifying weeds, pests and diseases and implementing control measures and re-vegetation.

A Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (or equivalent) is required, along with Chainsaw, Chemical Application, and White Card certificates.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, or equivalent field experience.
• Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certificate.
• Chemical Application (herbicide use) certificate.
• Construction Induction Training (White Card).

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of natural areas and conservation reserves.
• Identify weeds, pests and diseases and undertake control measures and re-vegetation.

Skills

Outdoor work

Education

Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management

Construction Induction Training (White Card)

Tools

Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certificate

Chemical Application certificate

Job description

Location: Rockingham, WA

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBDand is one of the fastest growing local governments in the southmetropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision anddelivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meetor exceed community expectations. Providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we arecommitted to employing team members who share the City's Values ofRecognition, Ethics,Service, ProfessionalDevelopment, Empowerment,Communication and Teamwork –RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

Based at the City's Works Depot in Crocker Street, Rockingham,you will assist the Parks Services team in undertaking hands onmaintenance of the City's natural areas and conservation reserves. This role requires the ability to identify weeds, pests anddiseases within natural areas and undertake appropriate controlmeasures and re-vegetation activities.

You are a proactive team player, enjoy working outdoors and havea keen interest in protecting the environment.

To be considered for this role, you must address thefollowing selection criteria as part of your onlineapplication:

• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, orequivalent field experience in environmental science or naturalarea management
• Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certificate obtained throughan accredited service provider
• Chemical Application (herbicide use) certificate obtainedthrough an accredited service provider
• Construction Induction Training (White Card)

This position offers a weeklywage of $1,466 (gross) which incorporates all allowances andpenalty rates, as well as:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to afurther 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including aphysical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 perannum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mentalhealth programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days offand two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/developmentopportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles,etc.

An information package is available on our website .

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Friday 25September 2026

If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail] orphone 08 9528 0333. We're happy to discuss options to assist youe.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, oralternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.