Team Member - Horticulture

Council Jobs; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Perth is seeking a Team Member - Horticulture to maintain beautiful parks and gardens. Ideal candidates will have experience in horticultural maintenance, a willingness to work in a team, and possess attributes like initiative and attention to detail. Responsibilities include tree pruning, planting, weed control, and general gardening duties. The role offers competitive pay, superannuation, and various benefits such as a paid Christmas Shutdown period.

Benefits

Paid Christmas Shutdown

Superannuation matching

Sustainable travel allowance

Fortnightly registered day off

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in horticultural maintenance or general laboring.
• Commitment to safety in the workplace.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard horticultural maintenance in parks and gardens.
• Perform tree pruning, planting, and weed control.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Horticultural maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Chainsaw

EWP (Elevated Work Platform)

Job description

Team Member - Horticulture

Cottesloe, Perth WA

Government - Local

Full time

Approx.

$69,500 p.a. plus Superannuation and allowances (Industrial Agreement).

About us

The Town of Cottesloe boasts some of the most beautiful surrounds in the Perth metropolitan area.

Internationally recognised for its stunning beaches, manicured lawns and balcony views over the Indian Ocean, Cottesloe is a coastal village with a laid‑back charm.

Our community is one of our greatest assets.

Each year, we welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to Cottesloe to enjoy its vibrant atmosphere, unique character, and beachside lifestyle for which we are renowned.

Join us and help shape the future of Cottesloe with a Council and community committed to sustainability, heritage, and pristine landscaping.

About the Opportunity

The Town of Cottesloe is a values‑driven organisation.

We are seeking to appoint a capable person to join the Horticulture team to maintain our beautiful surrounds.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy manual tasks, can take direction, and want to contribute to the outcomes of a great team.

The Team Member - Horticulture will provide a high standard of horticultural maintenance in designated parks and gardens and other prominent locations within the Town of Cottesloe.

Key duties

• Tree pruning, planting and weed control;
• Whipper‑snipping and mowing;
• Mulching, hedging and other general gardening duties;
• Drainage maintenance;
• Litter control and miscellaneous tasks.
• Ensuring equipment and vehicles are clean and serviceable at all times.

Some benefits of working with the Town of Cottesloe include a paid Christmas Shutdown period (in addition to your annual leave), a Superannuation matching scheme, a sustainable travel allowance and a fortnightly registered day off.

About you

The ideal candidate will possess the qualifications, experience and personal attributes necessary to perform effectively in this role.

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in horticultural maintenance and / or general labouring activities;
• Well‑developed initiative and problem‑solving skills;
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for self and others;
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• High level of attention to detail.

Additional Requirements

• Current Australian Working Rights;
• Current "MR" Class Driver's Licence, minimum;
• High risk work licence, for EWP (or willingness to obtain);
• White Card (or willingness to obtain);
• Chainsaw certification (or willingness to obtain);
• Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain);
• Willingness to undergo a Pre‑Employment Medical (as required).

How to Apply

Please apply via SEEK.

Provide a cover letter (max 1‑2 pages) to outline your suitability for the position based on Essential Criteria in the Position Description.

Please provide your resume.

Applications for this position will close Monday 1 December at 9am.

If you have any questions relating to this position, please contact: Nandun Gamage – Coordinator Parks and Operations.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide 2 professional references, with at least 1 recent manager / supervisor.

The Town of Cottesloe is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within all practices.

Applications for this position are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders.

Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applications.