Address Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
Based at the City’s Works Depot in Crocker Street, Rockingham, you will assist the Parks Services team in undertaking hands on maintenance of the City’s natural areas and conservation reserves. This role requires the ability to identify weeds, pests and diseases within natural areas and undertake appropriate control measures and re-vegetation activities.
You are a proactive team player, enjoy working outdoors and have a keen interest in protecting the environment.
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:
Demonstrated experience in natural area maintenance including native flora and weed identification, and undertaking appropriate chemical and manual control measures
Current ‘C’ (manual) class driver’s licence
Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certificate obtained through an accredited service provider
Chemical Application (herbicide use) certificate obtained through an accredited service provider
This position offers a gross wage of $1,343 per week (incorporate all allowances and penalty rates), and:
11% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 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
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An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.
Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Tuesday 26 March 2024.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
