🔧 An excellent opportunity exists to join the Active Discovery Playground Creation Team - Perth. Active Discovery is a family-owned, dynamic, customer-focused playground design, manufacturing and construction company based in Perth WA. Our positive growth trajectory within the industry is supported by our dedicated team promoting a culture of excellence in play design, safety and efficiency.
For the right candidate we are willing to offer an Apprenticeship in Landscape Construction if this is your preferred pathway. We are seeking hardworking, self-motivated individuals. Basic construction experience is a plus but not essential for a candidate with the right attitude.
You will be a vital part of the Perth-based playground installation team, working in a progressive and agile on site environment. Your role will include the assembly and installation of play equipment and park furniture, landscape construction such as shade, limestone walls, safety surfacing, planting schedules, basic civil works, fencing etc.
Our team create a vast array of playground products with a commitment to continuous improvement and product development.
🕒 Work Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm (TAFE Day or Block release for apprenticeship)
- Weekday & Saturday Overtime/TIL Available
🔧 Responsibilities:
- Demolition of existing playgrounds
- Base preparation for concrete and play surfaces
- Final trim work for landscape areas
- Setting out and installing new play equipment
- General landscaping duties
- PlayMatta softfall installation
- Interpreting and implementing project briefs
- Working both independently and as part of a team
- Operating plant equipment (excavator, kanga, tipper, etc.)
- General concreting tasks
- Shade installation
🔩 Attributes are we are looking for:
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Self-motivation
- Physically fit
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to problem solve
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently
- Construction minded
- Reliable and honest
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Safety conscious
- Competent in the use of basic hand tools, saws and power tools
- Understand measuring, tolerances and the use of basic measuring equipment
- A valid driver's license & your own transport to work
We provide full training and support for the successful applicant. There are opportunities to learn further skills and advance your career. This is a physically demanding, but very rewarding job creating outstanding play spaces within an experienced and highly committed team.
This is a great opportunity to start your career in landscape construction and the creation of exceptional outdoor spaces.
Please supply a covering letter and CV with your application outlining your previous experience, skill set and why you are the best person for the job.
Pay will be negotiated based on applicant's experience and current award.
💥 Benefits:
- Industry-leading salary: We offer an attractive and competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
- Investment in your growth: We cover the cost of any job-specific training you need.
- Safety first: All required PPE is provided to ensure your safety on the job.
- Support on the road: When working away from home, we cover your travel expenses, accommodation, and meals.
- Positive work environment: Join a friendly and supportive team with a strong company culture.
- Long-standing, stable company with exceptional project exposure
- Be part of a team that genuinely respects experience and initiative
- Excellent earning potential with overtime available
- Well-organised resources, all tools and plant equipment provided
- Supportive management who back their team
- Opportunity to influence and improve processes
🚀 Ready to Step Up?
Please note: All applications are treated with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No recruitment agency application will be accepted.