Position No: 081/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Full-Time | Permanent | Fixed term
- Level OSE 2 | *Salary: $72,279 to $74,158, plus superannuation
- A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role
- Vacancy 081/2026
The opportunity
Are you skilled in gardening, horticulture or turf management. We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our team in maintaining the City’s parks, reserves, foreshores and gardens. If you enjoy being active, take pride in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, this is the job for you!
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities at both the City of Mandurah’s Operations Centre on Park Road and Southern Operations Centre in Dawesville.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake horticultural tasks such as weeding, pruning, spraying and rubbish collection.
- Undertake mowing tasks such as operating ride on mowers, edgers and whippersnippers.
- Ensure all equipment is regularly maintained and in safe working order.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Work collaboratively with other team members and follow directions from Team Leaders and Supervisors.
- Provide positive customer service to the public, ratepayers and internal staff.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A current MR drivers’ licence
- Two or more years of experience in gardening, landscaping, mowing and using horticultural equipment and machinery to maintain parks, reserves and turf
- Current White Card
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller Certificate (desirable)
- Chainsaw Certificate (desirable)
- A willingness to do physical work outdoors as part of a team
- A strong work ethic and commitment to workplace safety
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
- Certificate II or III in Horticulture or Turf Management (desirable)
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
How to apply
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Grace Bernard, Acting Supervisor City Parks on (08) 9550 3286.
Closing date
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
Additional information
- All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
- The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.
- This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
- To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment page.
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
