Grounds Maintenance Officer

Employment Type: Part time/Maximum Term (45 Hours per fortnight)

Contract End Date: 30 June 2026

Location: Bunbury Wildlife Park

Salary: $51, % superannuation

About Us

The City of Bunbury proudly operates Bunbury Wildlife Park, a unique and vibrant destination dedicated to conservation, education, and community engagement. Our team works together to maintain a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for visitors, staff, and—of course—our wildlife residents.

We are seeking a Grounds Maintenance Officer to join our dedicated team on a part-time, maximum-term basis to help keep the park looking its best through to 30 June 2026.

About the Role

As Grounds Maintenance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the park's grounds, enclosures, public spaces, and facilities are maintained to a high standard. This is a hands-on position involving groundskeeping, gardening, minor repairs, and proactive maintenance to support the daily operations of our busy Wildlife Park.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, pathways, and visitor spaces to a clean, safe, and high standard.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping tools, machinery, and vehicles, including reporting faults and completing JSAs.
• Remove waste and recycling from public and behind-the-scenes areas, and respond to weather-related clean-up such as storm debris.
• Support the upkeep of animal enclosures and surrounds, including assisting with approved feeding and watering tasks when required.
• Assist with event and seasonal setup and pack-down
• Collaborate with keepers, maintenance staff, volunteers, and contractors.

About You

You will be someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in creating clean and attractive public spaces, and has a genuine interest in supporting a wildlife and conservation environment.

Essential Criteria:

• Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Horticulture.
• Certificate in Chainsaw Operation or equivalent qualification.
• Completion of AusChem WA Risk Management in Pesticide Use or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound level of physical health and fitness, with the ability to undertake manual outdoor duties in varying conditions.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a beautiful, nature-based environment.
• Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Meaningful work contributing to conservation and community enjoyment.

To Apply:

All applicants are to provide a current Resume, Covering Letter and statement against the criteria as requested on the online application form.

To be considered, all applications must be submitted via the City of Bunbury Careers Website.

Applications submitted via SEEK will not be accepted.

For further information please refer to our How to Apply section on the website

The successful applicant may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screening prior to commencement

Applications Close: 28 November 2025 @ 5.00pm AWST

We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQ, and culturally diverse communities to join the City of Bunbury.

The City of Bunbury is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please contact us at or call to discuss your needs.

Alan Ferris

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER