Leading Hand Mowing and Open Spaces

Ref: 11125

Salary Package: $116,337 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 Leading Hand Mowing and Open Spaces to join our Parks and Gardens team. This position is based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

•  Allowances
• Six weeks’ annual leave
• 13% Superannuation
• Commuter use vehicle 

The Leading Hand Mowing & Open Spaces is responsible for providing supervisory and organisation support by the effective utilisation of staff, external contractors, and other resources to deliver a range of Parks and Gardens related activities.

The successful candidate will possess: 

• Horticulture / Arboriculture / Greenkeeping Trade qualification or significant relevant experience
• Experience in the maintenance and development of parks, gardens turf and treescapes
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in Parks and Gardens, in a local government environment (Desirable)
• Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Desirable)
• Turf Management Quals (Desirable)
• Basic worksite traffic management certificate (Desirable)
• Chemical Handling Certificates or WA Pest Management Technicians License (Desirable) 
• Current HR Auto Drivers License or the willingness to gain within six months.
• National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)
• First Aid Certificate

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, Tuesday 26th September 2023. They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714.