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Form of workBase salary of $73,283.58per annum, plus super
Permanent, full-time
The City of Perth is committed to delivering on community aspirations for a thriving and vibrant capital city that is liveable, sustainable, and prosperous for current and future generations. We balance a wide range of residential, business, social, cultural, environmental, and State considerations for the many thousands of residents, businesses, workers, and visitors who daily spend their time in the City or call it home.
About the Position
The Parks and Environment Team within the Operations Unit leverages the City’s resources to provide landscaping, horticultural as well as irrigation planning and maintenance services across the City to achieve the community standards outlined within our Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan.
The Parks Operator - Irrigation role actively manages the day-to-day irrigation operation and maintenance of the City’s parklands, landscapes, street trees, public places, horticultural presentations, and boutique precinct gardens and ensures that horticultural assets thrive. The City primarily uses a Rainman irrigation central control system and a vehicle is provided for commuter use. Equally important to a working knowledge of current irrigation and pumping practices, is an ability to operate as part of a team and work safely.
The Parks Operator - Irrigation supports the City by:
- Testing, repairing, and troubleshooting irrigation systems.
- Monitoring pumping systems operation and measuring irrigation system performance.
- Ensuring that irrigation system repairs are carried out in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and current best practices.
- Implementing irrigation schedules based on the City’s irrigation water budgets and groundwater allocations.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of daily and weekly irrigation maintenance schedules associated with City parks, malls, streetscapes, and other landscape areas as required.
If you have experience working in a commercial irrigation maintenance environment, we welcome your application. This is an opportunity to join the City of Perth and its vibrant, connected community at a pivotal time of evolution and growth.
Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork, courage, and respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
How to apply
By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. Please provide a comprehensive resume, together with a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the position and addressing your suitability for the role.
The application process
Applications for this position will close at 12pm on Monday, 29th January 2024. Applications will be considered prior to the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants may be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
