Parks Operator - Irrigation

City of Perth; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Perth is seeking a dedicated irrigation technician to join the Parks and Environment team at Osborne Park. You will maintain and repair irrigation systems, pumps and controllers to keep our parks, gardens and streetscapes healthy and attractive.

Reporting to the Irrigation Lead, you’ll set watering schedules for water efficiency, perform planned maintenance safely with a team, and bring practical knowledge of irrigation equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining commercial irrigation systems.
• Practical knowledge of irrigation equipment, pumps and controllers.
• Experience with physical work and safe manual handling.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Check, repair and maintain irrigation systems, pumps and controllers.
• Find faults and ensure watering systems operate properly.
• Set watering schedules to use water efficiently.
• Complete planned maintenance and repairs safely as part of a team.

Skills

Irrigation system maintenance

Irrigation equipment and controllers

Manual handling / physical work

Communication and teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Irrigation or equivalent

Job description

Infrastructure and Operations | Parks & Environment

• $82,432 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• Osborne Park location

At the City of Perth, we work together to keep our city a great place to live, work and visit.

The Opportunity

Enjoy hands-on work outdoors? Join our Parks and Environment team and help keep the City’s parks, gardens and streetscapes healthy by maintaining their irrigation systems.

Reporting to the Irrigation Lead, your main duties will include:

• Checking, repairing and maintaining irrigation systems, pumps and controllers;
• Finding faults and making sure watering systems work properly;
• Setting watering schedules to use water efficiently; and
• Completing planned maintenance and repairs safely, as part of a team.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience maintaining commercial irrigation systems;
• Practical knowledge of irrigation equipment, pumps and controllers;
• Experience with physical work and safe manual handling; and
• Good communication skills, a focus on safety and the ability to work well with others.

An irrigation qualification, such as a Certificate III in Irrigation or Certified Irrigation Operator certification, would be an advantage.

You’ll also share our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

• The right to work in Australia;
• A current ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence;
• A Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card);
• The ability to carry out physical duties, including walking and standing for long periods;
• Fitness for work, assessed through a pre-employment medical; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within three months.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Matt Foster, Team Leader - Irrigation, 0409 376 713 or e-mail: [e-mail].

Applications close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

We may review applications and conduct interviews before the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and welcoming team that reflects our community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.