Turf Maintainer

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBDand is one of the fastest growing local governments in the southmetropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision anddelivery of high quality services facilities and events that meetor exceed community expectations. Providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we arecommitted to employing team members who share the Citys Values ofRecognition EthicsService ProfessionalDevelopment EmpowermentCommunication and Teamwork RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

The City is seeking a motivated Turf Maintenance Officer to joinour Parks Services team. This hands-on role involves maintainingparks reserves and streetscapes including mowing edgingwhipper snipping and other turf care activities.

Youll work to daily schedules operate and maintain turfequipment safely and take pride in delivering high-qualityresults. The role requires strong interpersonal skills the abilityto work independently or in a small team and experience with turfmaintenance equipment such as ride-on mowers.

To be considered for this role you must address thefollowing selection criteria as part of your onlineapplication:

1. Construction Industry Training (White Card)
2. Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction.
3. Able to work in accordance with WHS industry obligations.
4. Experience in the maintenance and safe operation of various parks and gardens related plant and equipment.

This position offers a weekly wage of $1466(gross) which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates aswell as:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum free flu vaccinations free skin cancer checks mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles etc.

An information package is available on our website.

Applications for this position are open until the Citydetermines that a suitable pool of candidates exists. Thismeans the vacancy may close without notice so if you areinterested in the position we highly recommend you apply as soonas possible.

If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email at orphone. Were happy to discuss options to assist youe.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms oralternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds including First Nations people people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.

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