General Hand Streetscape Services (Horticulture)

Permanent, full time

About us

We are a values driven organisation proud to be serving our community with a broad and diverse range of services. Our community is active and engaged, and proud of our diverse culture, green spaces and built environment. We are connected by our vibrant local centre and our focus on creating safe and welcoming places for people. By working together we are coming up with more efficient and innovative ways of doing things and being able to make a difference in the community brings us great job satisfaction. If you are looking to work with an organisation that promotes a positive and inclusive workplace, has a friendly working environment and truly believes their workforce is their most important asset, then the City of Bayswater could be the place for you.

About the Position

This permanent full-time position is part of the Parks & Environment Service Unit, where you will work with operational teams to deliver high-quality service across the City's parks and gardens. You will assist with turf mowing, garden care, planting, watering, chemical and fertilizer application, mulching, and maintenance programs, while also reporting issues and supporting the City's garden rejuvenation and turf renovation initiatives. Additionally, you will collaborate with other areas of the business and perform general duties as needed.

About the Person

To be successful in this role you will need to have worked in the horticultural field demonstrating your application of technical competence in an operational environment, and because of this, you should have advanced knowledge of relevant safety requirements to ensure the safety of yourself and others. You will understand industry chemical and fertiliser application methods and be willing to adopt new work methods as well as looking for ways to make the process more effective.

You will need to hold a valid WA White Card and Current “MR” driver’s license

What we offer

You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do.  We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction.  We offer a salary range of $67,046.89 to 71,419.81 per annum (based on skills and experience) plus super, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:

• 11.5% superannuation plus matching co-contributions up to 5%
• Additional 2 days leave per year plus Annual Leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements
• Free aquatic and gym membership
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

Closing Date: 4.00pm, Tuesday 13 May 2025

To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.

For any further queries please contact James Barber, on 9270 4197.

The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW" button.

Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role.

JEREMY EDWARDS 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.

Attachments:
- How to Apply for a Job Vacancy.pdf
- Information for Applicants.pdf
- Outside Employees Industrial Agreement 23.pdf
- PD General Hand Streetscape Services.pdf