Turf Maintenance Officer

Turf Maintenance Officer

Ref: 11131

Salary Package: $105,878 per annum plus superannuation

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Turf Maintenance Officer to assist our Parks & Gardens team. 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

The Turf Maintenance Officer 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, Level of Service for Parks & Gardens and requirements of the Council.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Study towards a Certificate II or a non-trades Certificate III, or relevant experience in the garden maintenance field
• Experience in mobile plant operation and certificates of competency for relevant machines required for parks & garden construction and maintenance
• Current Manual HR driver’s licence
• Knowledge of best practice turf management principles and practices
• National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)
• Experience in chemical use and basic worksite traffic management desirable

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 the People & Culture Team on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Thursday 19th September 2024.  They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au, sent by post to PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 or delivered to our Welcome Road admin office.