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Leading Hand Mowing & Open Spaces
Salary Package: $125,245 per annum plus super
Permanent – Full Time
Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle
Are you passionate about the outdoors and take pride in a well-maintained green space? We're looking for a motivated and experienced Leading Hand – Mowing & Open Spaces to help guide our dedicated Parks & Gardens crew in delivering first-class maintenance of the City's parks, ovals, streetscapes, and open spaces.
In this hands-on leadership role, you'll be working closely with the Parks and Gardens Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily operations, support and mentor field staff, and contribute to the planning and delivery of our annual maintenance programs.
What you will be doing:
* Supervising and supporting a team of field staff and contractors in the maintenance of parks and gardens
* Mentoring team members in best-practice horticulture and turf care techniques
* Coordinating work programs, spray schedules, and inspections
* Getting hands-on in turf renovation, fertilising, irrigation maintenance and more
* Ensuring safety, compliance, and a high standard of work across all activities
* Contributing to a positive, proactive, and collaborative team culture
We're looking for someone who has:
* Trade qualifications or solid experience in Horticulture, Arboriculture or Greenkeeping
* Strong leadership and team coordination skills
* Practical knowledge of sustainable parks maintenance and irrigation systems
* A keen eye for quality, safety, and detail
* A current HR driver's licence (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
* The drive to make Karratha's public spaces the best they can be
Why work with us?
At the City of Karratha, you'll be part of a supportive team making a real difference in the community. You'll enjoy job stability, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of seeing the tangible results of your hard work every day.
If you're ready to lead from the front and help shape the green spaces our community enjoys, we'd love to hear from you
For further information including position description, click "Apply" to be taken to the City of Karratha's online recruitment portal.
For enquiries, contact the People & Culture Team on .
Applications close: 4pm on Thursday 18 September
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing
* Industries: Government Relations Services
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