Leading Hand

City of Wanneroo; Perth; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

9-day fortnight

On-site parking

End-of-trip facilities

Salary packaging options

Gym membership discount

Social club

Job summary

The City of Wanneroo is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand – Parks Operations to maintain parks, reserves and public spaces across our growing community. You will lead a small team, coordinate daily maintenance tasks and ensure safe, high‑quality outdoor spaces for residents.

With a 9‑day fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave and up to 15% superannuation, the role offers stable full‑time employment in local government, plus opportunities for development and mobility across WA.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar parks maintenance or horticultural role.
• A Certificate III or higher in Horticulture or Turf Management (preferred).
• Experience providing leadership, guidance or support to a team.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to complete work documentation accurately.
• Confidence using workplace technology and information systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of people.
• The physical capability to undertake manual outdoor work.
• A minimum MR-class driver’s licence.
• A current safety awareness card.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices, including hazard identification in parks and reserves.
• A positive, flexible approach to change and a willingness to support other service units when operationally required.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking parks maintenance and caring for the City’s parks, reserves and infrastructure assets.
• Providing day‑to‑day leadership, guidance and training to a small work group, including new employees.
• Operating and maintaining tools, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Coordinating daily tasks and supporting the efficient delivery of maintenance activities.
• Completing work documentation, including timesheets and work orders.
• Building positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and members of the public.
• Promoting a safe working environment by identifying hazards and following workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Parks maintenance

Literacy and numeracy

MR-class driver’s licence

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Outdoor work capability

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Turf Management

Job description

$75,014 – $78,792 per annum + Super up to 15%

• Full-time | Permanent | Local Government Benefits
• Level D | $75,014 – $78,792 per annum + superannuation up to 15%
• 5 weeks annual leave, a 9-day fortnight and the opportunity to make a visible difference in your local community

About the role

Love working outdoors, leading a team and keeping our parks looking their best? This could be the opportunity for you!

The City of Wanneroo is looking for a hands‑on and motivated Leading Hand – Parks Operations to help maintain the parks, reserves and public spaces that our growing community enjoys every day.

Working as part of our Assets Maintenance team, you’ll combine your practical parks maintenance skills with your ability to lead, support and develop others. You’ll help coordinate daily activities, ensure work is completed safely and efficiently, and take pride in delivering high‑quality outdoor spaces for our community.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking parks maintenance and caring for the City’s parks, reserves and infrastructure assets.
• Providing day‑to‑day leadership, guidance and training to a small work group, including new employees.
• Operating and maintaining tools, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Coordinating daily tasks and supporting the efficient delivery of maintenance activities.
• Completing work documentation, including timesheets and work orders.
• Building positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and members of the public.
• Promoting a safe working environment by identifying hazards and following workplace health and safety requirements.

No two days are necessarily the same, so you’ll need to be adaptable, proactive and ready to roll up your sleeves.

About you

You’re a practical, team‑focused person who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in a job well done. You have the confidence to guide others, the experience to get the work done and a positive attitude towards working in a busy, changing environment.

You understand that great parks maintenance is about more than keeping things tidy – it’s about creating safe, welcoming and well‑maintained spaces for the community to enjoy.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate in your cover letter and resume:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar parks maintenance or horticultural role.
• A Certificate III or higher in Horticulture or Turf Management (preferred).
• Experience providing leadership, guidance or support to a team.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to complete work documentation accurately.
• Confidence using workplace technology and information systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of people.
• The physical capability to undertake manual outdoor work.
• A minimum MR‑class driver’s licence.
• A current safety awareness card.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices, including hazard identification in parks and reserves.
• A positive, flexible approach to change and a willingness to support other service units when operationally required.

If you’re someone who leads by example, values teamwork and wants to contribute to the upkeep of our community’s public spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

Why the City of Wanneroo?

We’re one of Western Australia’s fastest‑growing local governments, located in Perth’s north on Whadjuk Noongar Country. Our work reaches across a diverse and growing community, and our people play an important role in shaping what comes next.

We’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people from LGBTIQA+ communities, and people of all ages, genders, faiths, sexual orientations and family or caring responsibilities.

So… why join the City of Wanneroo?

More Time Off

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 1 paid Wellness Day
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to additional leave types, including Reproductive Health, Cultural/Ceremonial, Family Responsibility and Family & Domestic Violence Leave
• Options to purchase or cash out leave, depending on your needs

Genuine Work-life Balance

• A 9-day fortnight, working 6:30am – 3:30pm, no weekends
• Full-time employment, working 76 hours per fortnight

Stability with Mobility

• Long Service Leave that is portable across WA local governments
• Permanent employment, strong internal mobility and valuable local government experience
• A comprehensive development program, internal capability frameworks, funded external courses, workshops and study leave

Perks & Support

• Up to 15% superannuation with matching
• Free on‑site parking
• End‑of‑trip facilities, including showers, lockers and bike storage
• Access to salary packaging and novated leasing options
• 50% off membership to our award‑winning gym and leisure centre, Aquamotion
• An active social club with regular events

Ready to reimagine what’s possible?

If you’re a hands‑on parks operations professional who enjoys leading by example and wants to help keep Wanneroo looking its best, we’d love you to join our team

Please note

• A National Police Clearance issued within the last three months is required prior to commencement.
• All employees must declare secondary employment to manage potential conflicts of interest and fatigue risks.
• A pre‑employment medical assessment may be required depending on the role.

Reference Number: 862854

Closing Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026