Parks and Streetscapes Team Member
Job Summary
- Permanent full time
- $77312 - $79051 penalty rates allowances
- Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.75%
- Excellent employee benefits including the potential to salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing gym membership and corporate health discounts
Why work for the City:
The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwestcoastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and theopportunity to be part of one of the most progressive diverse andambitious Local Governments in the pride ourselveson providing positive outcomes for our community and offering asupportive environment for our employees.
About the role:
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Parks andStreetscapes Team Member to join our Parks and Gardensteam. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute tothe development and maintenance of some of the South Wests mostvalued parks reserves gardens and community spaces.
Reporting to the Parks and Streetscapes Leading Hand you willbe required to work between the hours of 6:00am and3:00pm. You will be predominantly based in Busselton butmay on occasion be required to work in Dunsborough.
What youll be doing:
- Tree lopping pruning mulching and weed control activities
- Maintaining cemetery grounds assisting with grave preparation when required
- Planting trees shrubs and seasonal garden displays
- Operating a range of equipment (including wood chipper) safely and effectively
- Conducting routine plant inspections cleaning and basic maintenance
As the successful applicant you will be able todemonstrate the following:
- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- A positive attitude and commitment to workplace safety
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Desirable Qualifications:
- Formal qualification in Horticulture or Arboriculture
- Current Basic Traffic Management and Traffic Control certification
- High Risk Work Licences including; Dogmans and Confined Spaces
- Chainsaw and Pole saw certification
- Auschem or Chemcert AQF III
Pre-employment requirements:
- White Card
- Proof of right to work in Australia
- Current MR or HR Class Drivers Licence
- National Police Clearance not more than six months old
The successful candidate will also undertake a pre-employmentmedical assessment functional capacity assessment and audiotesting.
Apply: Please click Applyand follow the prompts. Please remember to attach a copy of yourcurrent resume. Alternatively if you are having difficultysubmitting your application online please call our Human Resourcesteam on (08)to discuss alternative options.
Enquiries: Jamie Roper: Parks and StreetscapesSupervisor onor Human Resources on (08) .
Closing date: Applications are invited until4.30pm on Sunday 20 September 2026. Screening of applications maytake place throughout the advertising period.
The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflectsthe diversity of our customers and encourages applicationsfromAboriginal Australians people from culturally diversebackgrounds people living with a disability and people of allages.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Ests- Parks and Streetscapes Team