General Hand - Parks

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

General Hand Parks

• Salary: $67,287 per annum ($1,293 per week)
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Full Time Permanent Position
• Ref No: 25-061

An exciting restructure across Parks Operations has commenced and the City has a number of General Hand Parks positions available. In this hands-on busy role, you will carry out scheduled and reactive park maintenance including planting and weeding, and turf maintenance including mowing and whipper snipping, while delivering exceptional customer service to the City’s residents, ratepayers, and employees.

To be successful for this position you will have a minimum of one years’ experience in park operations and will hold the following mandatory tickets and qualifications.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Horticulture or relevant experience.
• Chainsaw Operating Certificate.
• WA MR Class Drivers Licence.
• Chemical Certificate (Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCCHM307, Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM304 and Control weeds AHCPMG301).
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate.
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card). 

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Joel Fisher Acting Supervisor Parks South on 9400 4397.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role.

Applications close at 11.55pm on Thursday 22nd May 2025. 

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.