Horticulturalist

About the role:

We are looking for a permanent full-time Horticulturist perform a diverse range of tasks as well as participate in the design, establishment and maintenance of the City's parks and streetscapes whilst providing safe and efficient landscaping, pruning and park maintenance services.

The City of Swan is committed to accommodating flexibility within the workplace, where possible. Although this position is advertised as full-time, submissions from applicants that have a preference for part-time hours are invited and will be considered in this recruitment process. Part-time positions would be offered on full-day arrangement on a reduced roster of 1-4 days per week as mutually agreed.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complete all work in a safe and efficient manner having regard to own safety, the public's safety and that of other workers
• Ensure you and your team deliver outstanding customer service and be community minded with a willingness to improve the quality of life for our community
• Operate and maintain all associated plant in accordance to City Policy and Procedures
• Carry out a variety of tasks as set by Supervisor, associated with maintenance and construction of Parks & Engineering assets
• Responsible for the quality of individual work and safety on a daily basis, including recognise and correct quality deviations and/or faults
• Responsible for the maintenance and availability of the materials, tools, equipment, vehicles and plant used by members of the crew

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Certificate III in Horticulture
• Experience in Parks Maintenance, Engineering Maintenance and/or Engineering Construction including relevant plant operation
• Well-developed skills and knowledge in Horticulture practices
• Knowledge and adherence to WHS legislation, practices and guidelines
• LR Class Motor Vehicle Licence
• Safety Awareness Training Certificate (White Card)
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate

About working with us:

The salary for this position will be from $77, $78,723.95 per annum (includes loading), depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including:

• More flexibility to enjoy a work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 18.75%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City:

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations. The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of 'one city, diverse people, culture and places' through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work.  We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a discussion about the role, please contact Wendy on

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on

To apply please submit a resume that includes your qualifications and experience and a summary statement that outlines why you would be a good fit for this role.

Previous applicant need not apply – thank you.

Closing Date: Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this position please do so as soon as possible.

*No agencies please.