Parks Landscape and Fencing Maintainer

About the role

The City of Rockingham is looking for an experienced Parks Landscape and Fencing Maintainer to join its Parks Services team. This hands-on role covers fencing installation and repairs, minor landscape construction and general parks maintenance across the City's public open spaces. You will operate plant and machinery, including trucks, loaders and specialised horticultural equipment, working safely and efficiently as part of a supportive team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work programs and prepare maintenance schedules
• Landscaping, garden refurbishment, pruning, litter removal, fertilising, mowing and mulching
• General garden and turf maintenance
• Work to daily maintenance schedules and safely operate a variety of horticultural equipment

Required profile

• MR class driver's licence
• First Aid certificate
• Construction induction training (White Card)
• Basic Worksites Traffic Management Certificate (BWTM)
• High risk work licence (DG, dogging)
• Hiab competency, front-end loader competency and chainsaw operator certificate

What we offer

• Weekly wage of $1,466 (gross), including allowances and penalty rates
• 12% superannuation, with an option to co-contribute up to 5%
• Health and wellbeing programs, including a physical health reimbursement subsidy of up to $200 per year, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and EAP services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two extra paid days of absence per year
• Training and development, including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles and more