**Leading Hand Parks - Mowing Team**
**Join Our Dynamic Parks & Reserves Team at the City of Armadale!**
Salary Range**:$64,000 - $76,000 + Adverse Allowance 3.5% per hour** **on top** + Benefits (including 11% super, fitness centre membership, wellbeing events, and more)
**About Us**
At Armadale, we're not just a workplace; we're a community growing together. As we embark on our journey to become a Strategic Metropolitan Centre, we're on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Leading Hand Parks to join our Parks & Reserves Department. If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, values safety, and is committed to delivering outstanding service, we want you on our team.
**What You Will Be Working On**
- Lead and champion safety and operational excellence within our Parks & Reserves Department.
- Maintain the City's reserves and streetscapes to service delivery measures.
- Operate various equipment including tractors, trucks, spray units, ride-on mowers, and small plant machinery.
- Collaborate with a diverse team and engage with stakeholders to achieve exceptional outcomes.
**About You**
- You have a background in horticulture or turf (desirable).
- Possession of a Construction Induction Card, Basic Worksite Traffic Management certificate, and Chainsaw Competency certificate.
- Experience in leading teams and implementing maintenance schedules in a parks and gardens focus.
- Hands-on experience with parks maintenance equipment.
- Possession of a current WA 'MR' or 'HR' class driver's license and a C Class Drivers Licence.
- Ability to obtain a current National Police Certificate.
**What It is Like Working Here**
Join a team where safety, honesty, accountability, respect, and professionalism are embedded in our everyday work culture. You'll be part of a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your work makes a real difference to our community.
**Benefits Include**
- We are set up to improve your Wellbeing - Free membership to Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, offering access to gym, pool, sauna, group classes as well as a annual calendar of Wellbeing events.
- If you put in extra super, we will match it (up to a maximum of 15%) which will help secure your financial future
- Flexible leave policies and additional days off
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
**How to Apply**:
- We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. Applicants from various backgrounds, including Indigenous people, those with disabilities, or from different cultural backgrounds, are encouraged to apply._
- Please note all successful applicants will need to undertake a pre-employment medical screening and drug and alcohol testing._
Join us in creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community!