Irrigation officer

Irrigation Officer

Type: Permanent full-time

Salary: $79,763 – $82,633 per annum + 12% super

Benefits:

• Health and Wellbeing program
• Superannuation co-contribution options fo
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to Fitness Passport

Organisational Overview

In Fremantle, every tree‐lined street and green space tells a story, and our Parks & Landscape crew help write it. Our Parks & Landscape crew are the ones behind the green spaces, tree‐lined streets, and playgrounds families grow up in. Whether it's laying turf, maintaining heritage streetscapes, or caring for native bushland, your work directly shapes how people experience their neighbourhood. This is hands‐on, outdoor work with a clear purpose, keeping Freo vibrant, clean and full of life. You'll be part of a solid, supportive team, working with the tools and equipment you need to make an impact on our local environment.

The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint an Irrigation Officer to join our Parks and Landscapes Service Team. You will be a passionate team player that has a genuine commitment to customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in general horticultural maintenance tasks such as turf maintenance, planting, fertilising, and formative pruning.
• Identify weeds, pests and diseases and assist in appropriate management via mechanical, cultural and chemical control methods.
• Routine site clean‐up and damage inspections. Collect all litter, debris and hazardous materials and dispose of in an appropriate manner.
• Design, install and repair of minor irrigation systems as well as modifications and extensions to existing systems.
• Repair electrical and hydraulic aspects related to irrigation systems, including automatic valves and controllers, and a working knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems.
• Monitor and adjust irrigation application rates to sustain healthy turf and plant condition, whilst adhering to water allocations and water budgeting principals.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in parks and gardens or a similar environment, including practical experience with horticultural plants and equipment.
• Working knowledge, fault diagnosis and the ability to repair electrical and hydraulic aspects related to irrigation systems, including automatic valves and controllers, and a working knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems.
• Practical experience in monitoring and adjusting irrigation application rates to sustain healthy turf and plant condition, whilst adhering to water allocations and water budgeting principles.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to operate as an effective and productive team member.
• Sound knowledge of safe work practices and traffic/pedestrian management principles.
• Current WA 'C' class driver's licence.
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management.
• White card/blue card.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Application Instructions

Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two‐page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. The estimated closure date is 5pm Sunday June 21. Applicants may submit applications through the City of Fremantle website.

For further details or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Tim Marks at ****@fremantle.wa.gov.au.