Ref: 10963
Salary Package: $101,418 per annum plus super
Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!
The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for experienced and self-motivated individuals to join our Parks & Gardens team as Gardener Operators. These positions are based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:
- Six weeks annual leave
- Fortnightly RDO
- 13% Superannuation
- Corporate Wellness Program
The Gardener Operator is responsible for performing the tasks and duties as assigned with the aim of achieving a standard of presentation of the parks, and reserves in accordance with the objectives and requirements of the Council.
The successful candidates will possess:
- Current HR Auto Drivers Licence or the willingness to gain within six months
- Extensive experience in the maintenance and development of parks, gardens and landscaping
- Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Desirable)
- Basic worksite traffic management certificate (Desirable)
- Chemical Handling Certificates or WA Pest Management Technicians License (Desirable)
- Tree Pruning and Planting Experience
- Turf fertilising and chemical application
- Experience in mobile plant operation and certificates of competency for relevant machines required for parks & garden construction and maintenance including;
- Loader
- Backhoe
- Skid Steer
- Mini Skid Steer
- All general lawn mowers - National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)
Applications are to include a CV, completed application form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.
For enquiries about this position, please contact Jenna Cunningham on 9186 8543.
Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Monday 25th September 2023. They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au, posted to PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 or delivered to our Welcome Road admin office.
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