Horticultural Team Leader

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

 The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.  We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.  These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

The City is seeking an experienced Horticultural Team Leader to provide hands‑on leadership and technical expertise across parks, streetscapes and foreshore reserves.

In this role, you will lead horticultural field teams and contractors to ensure high‑quality maintenance and construction outcomes, while promoting safe work practices and excellent customer service.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Diploma in Horticulture or Certificate IV of Horticulture with substantial relevant experience
2. Current “MR” class driver’s licence and Construction Induction Training (White Card)
3. Extensive horticultural knowledge including plant, weed, pest and disease identification
4. Strong experience in supervision of staff and contractors
5. Sound written and interpersonal skills, particularly verbal communication and public relations
6. Intermediate level of computer literacy skills
7. Sound knowledge of safety and health legislation, regulations, policies and practices
8. Knowledge of municipal or commercial parks and gardens maintenance practices
9. Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction

This position offers a weekly wage of $1,559 (gross) which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package is available on our website.   

Applications for this position are open until the City determines that a suitable pool of candidates exists.  This means the vacancy may close without notice, so if you are interested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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