Parks Operator

City of Perth; Perth; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Training opportunities

Health and wellbeing program

Job summary

City of Perth is seeking a hands-on horticulture worker to maintain parks and gardens. You will mow, edge, plant and care for green spaces across the City, collaborating with a small crew in an outdoor setting.

Requirements include a C class driving licence, a Construction Induction Card, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. A Certificate II in Horticulture is preferred; MR licence is an advantage. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Hands-on horticultural and manual work experience.
• Current C class driver’s licence and Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card).
• Ability to carry out physical work, walking and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, brush-cutting and edging parks and reserves.
• Preparing garden beds and planting.
• Operating horticultural machinery and keeping tools safe and ready to use.
• Reporting maintenance issues and helping keep public spaces safe and welcoming.

Skills

C class licence

White/Blue Card

Horticulture experience

Education

Certificate II in Horticulture

MR licence (advantage)

Job description

Infrastructure and Operations | Parks & Environment

• $37.41 p/h, equating to $73,920 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• Based at Osborne Park Depot, working across the City’s parks and gardens

Enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in a job well done? Help keep Perth’s parks and gardens looking their best.

The role

Reporting To The Team Leader Parks, You’ll Work Alongside a Small Crew To Care For The Green Spaces Our Community Enjoys Every Day. Your Work Will Include

• Mowing, brush-cutting and edging parks and reserves;
• Preparing garden beds and planting;
• Operating horticultural machinery and keeping tools safe and ready to use; and
• Reporting maintenance issues and helping keep public spaces safe and welcoming.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll have hands-on horticultural and manual work experience, confidence using gardening equipment and a good understanding of safe work practices. You’ll also be someone who communicates clearly, works well in a team and takes pride in their work.

You’ll need a current C class driver’s licence, a Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card) and the ability to carry out physical work, including walking and standing for extended periods.

A Certificate II or higher in Horticulture and an MR licence would be an advantage.

Why join us?

Make a visible difference to Perth while accessing training and development opportunities, a health and wellbeing program including Fitness Passport, and a range of employee benefits.

We value Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect, and welcome people who bring these values to their work.

Applications close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

We may interview and appoint before the closing date, so apply early. Applicants may also be considered for similar positions.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, cultures, sexual orientations and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Allyson Mullane, Coordinator Parks and Environment, 08 9461 3755 or email [e-mail].