Leading Hand Parks

Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful public spaces and leading others to achieve great results? The City is seeking a proactive and experienced Leading Hand – Parks to join our dedicated Parks and Environment team.

About the role

Reporting to the Supervisor Parks, you will lead a small team responsible for the operational maintenance and presentation of the City's parks and gardens. You'll take pride in ensuring our green spaces are safe, sustainable, and maintained to the highest horticultural and turf standards.

A snapshot of your new role:

• Lead, support and develop a team of Park Attendants to deliver quality maintenance outcomes.
• Implement and monitor maintenance schedules, landscape plans, and service requests.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with the Parks & Environment Work Practice Manual and relevant Australian Standards.
• Provide clear turf and horticultural direction to your team and encourage multi-skilling and continuous learning.
• Carry out turf mowing, edging, brush cutting, planting, fertilising, irrigation maintenance and weed control.
• Conduct daily pre-start checks, operate plant and machinery safely, and oversee proper traffic management practices.
• Respond to customer service requests and resolve issues efficiently and professionally.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture that reflects the City's values and commitment to community care.

What you will bring to the role:

• Current & Valid Western Australian 'LR' class drivers license
• Trade Certificate or progress towards a minimum of a Horticulture Certificate III (or equivalent Parks & Gardens / Sports Turf Management) or demonstrated at least 5 years' experience leading a small team in horticultural / agricultural operations
• Small plant operation and maintenance training
• Occupational Health and Safety training and knowledge of safety issues relevant of Horticultural operations
• White Card
• Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one)

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal.

Why you will love working at the City

• A Permanent Full-Time role in a welcoming and thriving council.
• Work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-day fortnight.
• $39.42 per hour + Super
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.
• Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars
• Free on-site parking.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Genuine commitment to learning and development.
• Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit , select the position and click "APPLY".  You may also contact David Mort on for a confidential discussion.  The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 12 November 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.