Leading Hand Mowing

Leading Hand Mowing (Ref: 1251)

About the position:

Join the City of Greater Geraldton’s Maintenance Operations in this key leadership position. Our Reserves Team maintains the City’s public open spaces throughout the seasons, and the Leading Hand Mowing assists the supervisor with planning and delivering works programs and projects, ensures all team members are appropriately trained, and provides initiative and guidance in the completion of all daily activities.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide a high standard of daily maintenance in the City’s parks, ovals, reserves and other public open spaces including turf renovation, fertilising, mowing, slashing and all facets of turf care.

• Coordinate materials and equipment for use by the team, ensure safe and competent operation, and ensure regular routine daily maintenance and pre-start are carried out and documented.

• Complete all work, and ensure all work undertaken by the team is to a high standard and within budget and agreed timeframes.

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 Jim Sweetman, Coordinator Parks on (08) •••• •711.

Position requirements:

• MR Class Driver’s Licence, White Construction Safety Card

• Demonstrated comprehensive experience in reserves maintenance and turf management, ideally complemented by a Certificate IV qualification or industry training in a relevant field

• Experience in the safe operation of tractors and commercial mowers with three point and PTO driven implements

• Demonstrated attention to detail and an awareness of working in high profile areas

• Ability to communicate effectively and use IT hardware such as smart phone and tablet applications

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 ranging from $82,422 per annum or $41.71 per hour to $86,882 per annum or $43.96 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 per annum

• Health & Wellbeing Program

• Flexible working arrangements

• Career opportunities

• Study Assistance

• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. Witha 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 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. MR Class Driver’s Licence and White Construction Safety Card

ii. Demonstrated comprehensive experience maintaining turf assets and safely operating associated equipment

iii. Effective communication and IT skills

Applications close 4pm Monday 24 August 2026.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER