Tree Maintainer

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local governmentlocated 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place wherethe coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing localgovernments in the south metropolitan area we are responsible forthe provision and delivery of high quality services facilities andevents that meet or exceed community expectations. Providinga safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to usand we are committed to employing team members who share the CitysValues of Recognition EthicsService ProfessionalDevelopment EmpowermentCommunication and Teamwork RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

Based at the Citys Depot in Crocker Street Rockingham youwill assist the Tree Maintenance team in undertaking hands onmaintenance of the Citys trees in public open space andstreetscapes so knowledge of horticultural practices relating totree care is a must. You will provide the required operationssupport to achieve high quality outcomes for urban greening in theCity.

It involves manual labour and/or operating machinery as requiredto perform tree planting and tree care maintenance activities. Itis therefore essential to have a current MR class driverslicence as well as a Construction Induction Training (WhiteCard).

You are a proactive team player enjoy working outdoors and havea keen interest in high quality urban greening activities and treecare maintenance in parks reserves and streetscapes. You need tobe able to work in either hot or inclement outdoorconditions.

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

• Arboriculture/Horticultural related industry operational experience
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction
• Able to prioritise work and manage own time
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Able to work in accordance with WHS industry obligations

We are offering a weekly wage of $1466 (gross) whichincorporates all allowances and penalty rates as wellas:

• 12% superannuation with theoptionto 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 healthprogramsand Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangementsincluding rostered days offand twoadditionalpaid 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 onourwebsite.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm on Wednesday 20May 2026.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent orfixed-term positions that may become available in the City duringthe next 12 months.

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.