Horticulture Maintenance Worker

Horticulture Maintenance Worker (Ref: 1258)

About the position: The Horticulture Maintenance Worker undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of parks and gardens maintenance services to the City of Greater Geraldton, working under direction to ensure all work is carried out within agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards.

Key accountabilities

- Maintenance of the City’s parks and gardens, including streetscapes, amenities, turf, active or passive recreation and other horticultural areas to a high standard.

- Undertake maintenance duties including planting, weeding, pruning, brush cutting, spraying and removal of waste from garden beds.

- General operation of plant and hand tools, carry out maintenance and/or labour duties as required.

- Operate plant and specialised horticulture equipment in a competent and safe manner including loaders, mini excavators, bobcats and other machinery as required.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment. To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Greg Foster, Supervisor Trees and Horticulture on (08) 9956 6713.

Position requirements

The successful applicant will ideally have demonstrated experience in horticulture maintenance techniques and methods associated with turf, landscaping, amenities and irrigation. Applicants who have strong knowledge, skills and experience but do not have formal qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply. Completion of a pre‑employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits

A salary starting from $76,072 per annum or $38.4981 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications. Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co‑contribution scheme)

- 9-day fortnight

- 22 Annual Leave days

- Health & Wellbeing Program

- Flexible working arrangements

- Career opportunities

- Study Assistance

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region. The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume

2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. This position requires applicants to have MR class driver's license and a White Card. Please list your driver's license class and expiry. Please confirm that you hold a White Card.

ii. Demonstrated experience in horticulture maintenance techniques and methods associated with turf, landscaping, amenities and irrigation.

iii. Sound ability to operate and use hands tools, small power tools, plant, specialised machinery and vehicles effectively and safely.

iv. Basic ability to use IT hardware such as smart phone and tablet applications.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 19 November 2025.

Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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