• Full-time | Permanent | Local Government Opportunity
• Level E | Salary from $82,485 – $88,258 + Super
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave | 9-day fortnight | Work Outdoors
Love the outdoors and leading a team that keeps the City looking its best?
The City of Wanneroo is on the lookout for an experienced and hands‐on Senior Leading Hand (Parks Maintenance) to help keep our parks, reserves and public spaces thriving.
If you enjoy variety in your day, take pride in high‐quality work, and know your way around turf maintenance, plant equipment, and team leadership then this could be your next move.
From maintaining beautiful green spaces to mentoring crew members and operating specialised equipment, no two days are quite the same.
About the Role
In this position, you will play a key role in maintaining the City's parks and infrastructure assets while supporting and guiding team members in delivering high‐quality services to the community.
Responsibilities
* Undertaking daily maintenance of the City's parks, reserves and associated infrastructure assets.
* Providing supervision, guidance, and on‐the‐job training to Leading Hands, General Hands, and new employees.
* Operating and maintaining plant, tools and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
* Completing required documentation manually and via smart devices, including individual timesheets and work orders.
* Carrying out turf management activities including broadleaf and selective spraying, fertiliser application and wetting agent treatments.
* Liaising professionally with colleagues, contractors and members of the public.
* Undertaking tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor.
* Participating in training and development activities as required to effectively perform the role.
* Ensuring compliance with all City policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
* Exercising duty of care in accordance with the City's Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.
About You
We're looking for someone who can lead from the front, work well in a team and bring solid parks maintenance experience.
Qualifications
* A Trade Certificate in Turf Management, Amenity Horticulture, or equivalent qualification.
* Experience operating multifunction plant and equipment.
* Sound knowledge of turf maintenance practices and quality control procedures.
* Experience using information systems and technology to efficiently manage work tasks and documentation.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to lead a team while also contributing effectively as a team member.
* The physical capability to undertake manual labour associated with parks maintenance work.
* A minimum MR (Medium Rigid) class driver's licence.
* A positive and proactive approach to change, with a willingness to work across service units within the City where operationally required.
* Knowledge of the practical application of Work Health and Safety measures, including hazard identification in parks and reserves.
* A valid Construction Industry Safety Awareness (White Card).
Benefits
* 5 weeks annual leave.
* 1 paid Wellness Day each year.
* Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
* Option to purchase or cash out leave.
* Enjoy a 9-day fortnight.
* Monday to Friday roster: 6:30 am – 3:30 pm.
* More weekends and afternoons free.
* Permanent opportunity within Local Government.
* Portable Long Service Leave across WA local governments.
* Strong internal mobility and development opportunities.
* Access to funded training, workshops and study leave.
* Up to 15% superannuation with matching.
* Free on‐site parking.
* Access to salary packaging and novated leasing options.
* 50% off membership to Aquamotion gym and leisure centre.
* An active social club with regular events.
* Experience working with local communities – 56% of workforce lives locally.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and bring their voice to local government.
The City of Wanneroo is a diverse, community‐focused organisation where your work makes a real impact, not just for our residents, but for the people you work alongside. We're proud of our inclusive culture and the many perspectives that shape it.
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