Parks Operations Leader — Outdoor Maintenance

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

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.