Leading Hand - Parks and Infrastructure

Shire of Peppermint Grove; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Job summary

Shire of Peppermint Grove is seeking a practical and organised Leading Hand – Parks & Infrastructure to coordinate daily maintenance activities, support contractors and maintain parks, gardens, public spaces, assets and infrastructure to a high standard. You will report to the Manager of Infrastructure Services and lead contractor coordination to ensure safe, efficient maintenance services.

The role requires horticultural knowledge, strong communication, safety commitment and the ability to

Qualifications

• A relevant horticultural qualification or progress towards one.
• Experience in parks, gardens, infrastructure maintenance and practical reticulation work.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate contractors.
• A current white/blue card safety accreditation.
• A current HR licence.
• Good organisational, administrative and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating parks, gardens, reserves, foreshore and infrastructure maintenance.
• Undertaking mowing, planting, tree watering, minor pruning, reticulation, drainage and general asset repairs.
• Supervising and coordinating contractors.
• Operating and maintaining plant, vehicles and equipment.
• Promoting workplace health and safety and ensuring public areas remain safe.
• Providing professional customer service to residents and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Horticulture

Contractor management

Communication

Education

Diploma in Horticulture

Job description

Join our team and help keep Peppermint Grove looking its best!

The Shire of Peppermint Grove is seeking a motivated, hands-on Leading Hand – Parks & Infrastructure to coordinate daily maintenance activities, support contractors, and help maintain our parks, gardens, public spaces, assets and infrastructure to a high standard.

Reporting to the Manager of Infrastructure Services, you will provide day-to-day leadership and coordinate contractors to deliver quality maintenance services safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating parks, gardens, reserves, foreshore and infrastructure maintenance.

Undertaking mowing, planting, tree watering, minor pruning, reticulation, drainage and general asset repairs.

Supervising and coordinating contractors.

Operating and maintaining plant, vehicles and equipment.

Promoting workplace health and safety and ensuring public areas remain safe.

Providing professional customer service to residents and visitors.

You are a practical and organised team leader with sound horticultural and maintenance knowledge, good communication skills, exceptional customer service and a strong commitment to safety.

Essential requirements include:

A relevant horticultural qualification or progress towards one.

Experience in parks, gardens, infrastructure maintenance and practical reticulation work.

Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate contractors.

A current white/blue card safety accreditation.

A current HR licence.

Good organisational, administrative and computer skills.

Previous local government experience, machinery competency and First Aid certification will be well regarded.

The position has a flexible roster between 60–76 hours per fortnight. An attractive package offered to the successful applicant.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Position Description and Selection Criteria on the Shires website at www.peppermintgrove.wa.gov.au.

Applications close at 5pm Wednesday 18th November 2026

For any questions or enquiries about the role please call Darren McBride, Manager of Infrastructure on 08 600