Horticulturist Urban Forestry

City of Rockingham; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Training & development

Salary packaging

Job summary

The City of Rockingham is seeking a hands-on horticultural professional to join the Parks Services team in urban forestry and tree maintenance. You will plant, prune, inspect and care for trees, supporting asset data collection and risk assessments.

Reporting to the Tree Management Supervisor, this permanent full-time role offers a generous benefits package, training opportunities and flexible arrangements to support a healthy work–life balance.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture, Arboriculture, or equivalent experience.
• Current MR Class Driver's Licence.
• White Card and Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate.
• Chainsaw Operator Certificate.
• Experience in tree planting, establishment and ongoing care.
• Experience in formative pruning of juvenile trees.
• Knowledge of Perth (WA) tree species.
• Sound communication skills.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Plant, establish and maintain trees and vegetation.
• Prune juvenile trees for healthy development.
• Collect and maintain asset data for City canopy.
• Assist with tree risk assessments.
• Operate horticultural and arboriculture equipment.

Skills

Tree planting

Tree care

Communication

Safety

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture/Arboriculture

MR Class Driver's Licence

White Card

Chainsaw Certificate

Job description

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Join our Parks Services team and play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the City's urban forest.

Reporting to the Tree Management Supervisor, you will undertake a wide range of urban forestry and horticultural activities including tree planting, establishment, pruning, tree maintenance, vegetation management and tree inspections. You will contribute to the management of the City's tree assets by collecting and maintaining asset data, assisting with tree risk assessments and operating a variety of horticultural and arboriculture plant and equipment.

This is a hands‑on role for an experienced horticultural professional who is passionate about tree management, environmental sustainability and delivering high-quality outcomes for the community. The position also provides technical support and guidance to team members while contributing to the ongoing growth and resilience of the City's urban canopy.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

• Certificate III in Horticulture, Arboriculture, or equivalent experience
• Current MR Class Driver's Licence
• White Card and Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate
• Chainsaw Operator Certificate
• Demonstrated experience in tree planting, establishment and ongoing care
• Demonstrated experience in formative pruning of juvenile trees
• Practical knowledge and experience of tree species suited to Perth (WA) conditions
• Sound communication skills
• Strong commitment to safe work practices

This position offers a weekly wage of $1,488 (gross) which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co‑contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities 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 23 October 2026

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone]. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

Attachments:

- Information Pack - Horticulturist Urban Forestry.pdf