Parks Operator

Salary: $73,920 per annum, plus super

Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Osborne Park, WA

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Make a Visible Impact: Help maintain the parks, gardens and green spaces that make Perth a vibrant and welcoming capital city.
• Enjoy Variety: Work across horticultural maintenance, landscaping and turf management using a broad range of equipment.
• Develop Your Skills: Build your capability through training, development and a multi-skilled team environment.
• Employee Benefits: Access health and wellbeing initiatives, leave benefits, salary sacrifice, discounts and recognition programs.

About Us:

The City of Perth, the vibrant capital of Western Australia, is on a mission to drive the community’s aspirations forward. We’re seeking the best and brightest to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Your Role:

As a Parks Operator, you’ll support the day-to-day horticultural maintenance, landscaping and turf management of the City’s parks and green spaces. Reporting to the Team Lead, you’ll help ensure these important community spaces remain safe, attractive and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate horticultural equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Prepare and plant garden beds and landscaped areas.
• Mow, brush-cut and edge parks, reserves and open spaces.
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment, reporting faults and maintenance needs.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a practical and reliable team player with knowledge and experience in current horticultural practices, along with experience using a range of horticultural equipment.

You’ll bring a strong understanding of safe working practices, well-developed communication skills and experience working effectively within a small team. You must also hold a current C Class driver’s licence and Construction Induction Card.

A Certificate II or higher in Horticulture and an MR Class driver’s licence will be highly regarded.

You’ll embody our core values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect, which are central to our community-focused approach.

How to Apply:

Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. Once there, you can access the full application pack and submit your application, including your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Application Deadline:

Applications will no longer be accepted after 5:00PM, Sunday 20 September 2026.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We’re building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples—abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

Note: Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

Ready to put your horticultural skills to work in the heart of the capital city? Apply today and help keep Perth’s parks and green spaces looking their best.

For further information please contact Allyson Mullane, Coordinator Parks and Environment, 0419 274 *** or e-mail: ***************@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.

Attachments:
- Application Pack - Parks Operator.pdf
- Collection Notice.pdf