Gardener Operator

Gardener Operator

Ref: 10963

Salary Package: $102,771 per annum plus super

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated individual to join our Parks & Gardens team as a Gardener Operator. This position is 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 candidate 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 our People & Culture team on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Tuesday 27th August 2024.  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.