Parks & Gardens Leading Hand Reticulation

Ref: 11184

Salary Package: $121,393 per annum plus super

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Leading Hand to join our Parks & Gardens team. This position is based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

•    Six weeks annual leave
•    Potential for Flexible Working Arrangements
•    13% Superannuation
•    Corporate Wellness Program

The Parks and Gardens Leading Hand Reticulation joins a team of professionals in the Asset Maintenance department and is responsible for providing supervisory and coordinating various Parks and Gardens tasks through the efficient management of personnel, external contractors, and available resources to accomplish a diverse array of related activities.

The successful candidates will possess:

•    Reticulation / Horticulture / Landscape Trade qualification or significant relevant experience
•    Extensive experience in the maintenance and development of parks, gardens, and landscaping. 
•    Demonstrated supervisory experience in Parks and Gardens, in a local government environment (Desirable)
•    Certificate 3 in Irrigation (Desirable)
•    Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Desirable)
•    Playground Operational Inspection Course (Desirable)
•    Basic worksite traffic management certificate (Desirable)
•    Current C class driver’s license however a MR/HR is preferred
•    National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)
•    First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Applications are to include a CV, completed application form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements and should be received by no later than 4.00pm, Friday 15th November 2024.  They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or delivered to our Welcome Road admin office.

For enquiries about these positions, please contact our People & Culture team on 9186 8543. 

The City of Karratha reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and close advertising for this position once suitable candidates are identified. Your early application is encouraged. 

Documents

Application for Employment (221.24 KB)

Position Description (159.09 KB)

Conditions of Employment (98.09 KB)