Outdoor Horticulturist – Parks & Gardens Maintenance

City of Perth; Perth; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Perth is seeking a qualified horticulturist to join the Parks and Environment team. Based at Osborne Park Depot, you will maintain garden beds, turf, and landscapes across parks and streetscapes while applying your horticultural knowledge to keep spaces looking their best for the community.

You will have a Certificate III or higher in Horticulture and at least two years of relevant maintenance experience, with a focus on safe operation of equipment and collaborative work with the team

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Horticulture and at least two years of recent horticultural maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of public gardens and landscapes and ability to care for them.
• Safety-conscious operation of horticultural equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain garden beds, turf and landscaped areas.
• Plan daily and weekly maintenance tasks.
• Safely operate horticultural machinery and tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contractors to identify maintenance needs and deliver quality results.

Skills

Public garden care

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or higher in Horticulture

Job description

City of Perth is seeking a qualified horticulturist to join the Parks and Environment team. Based at Osborne Park Depot, you will maintain garden beds, turf, and landscapes across parks and streetscapes while applying your horticultural knowledge to keep spaces looking their best for the community.

You will have a Certificate III or higher in Horticulture and at least two years of relevant maintenance experience, with a focus on safe operation of equipment and collaborative work with the team