Address About Us
The Infrastructure Directorate is the City of Stirling’s largest and most diverse Directorate, managing many of the City’s important assets and services while delivering a multi-million-dollar portfolio of projects.
This Directorate is responsible for the ongoing delivery of the City’s sustainability program, as well as contributing heavily to the City of Stirling’s vibrant local economy, liveable neighbourhoods and thriving communities.
About the Position
Team Stirling is seeking an experienced and safety conscious Conservation Field Technician to join our Parks and Sustainability Business Unit. In this role you will contribute to providing attractive, safe and well-maintained parks, public spaces and environment for passive and active recreation that enables quality urban life while protecting and conserving the natural environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertake driver and general labouring duties associated with development and maintenance works in natural areas conservation. This role also undertakes some administrative duties including plant start-up and shut down checks and reporting of plant defects.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a part of Team Stirling you’ll share our commitment to enhancing choice, opportunity and prosperity for our community by:
Being an enthusiastic team member with strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrating a results driven attitude
Representing the City in a positive and professional manner
About You
In addition, to be considered for this role, you’ll possess the following skills and/or qualifications:
Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, Environmental Science or similar qualification or demonstrated field experience in a similar role.
Experience in working with native plants and care control of natural areas.
Considerable Experience in operating mowing equipment, hand tools and minor plant.
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements
Superannuation matching of up to 6%
Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
Annual leave loading
The ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
Employee assistance program
Amazing in-house canteen
50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres
Free parking
Employee health and wellness initiatives
10 weeks paid parental leave
Active social club
Employee recognition program
Novated Leasing (where applicable)
More about Us
The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.
With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position please contact Jo Saunders 9205 8840.
Applications close 4pm on Monday 26 February 2024, however please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date.
