General Hand Horticulture

About the role:

We are looking for two friendly and reliable people to undertake the position of General Hand Horticulture to work on a permanent full-time basis and perform a diverse range of tasks associated with the development and maintenance of the City of Swan’s parks, reserves and streetscapes.

As a General Hand Horticulture, you will assist in the maintenance and care of public spaces, gardens and parks. This role involves a variety of tasks including planting, pruning, mulching, weeding and the general upkeep of landscaped areas. This position is ideal for someone who has a passion for nature, working outside and hands-on work, while contributing to the cleanliness and sustainability of the local environment.

Please note: to be successful in this role you will be required to have an LR Licence. Please ensure you put in your application whether you have an LR Licence. 

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 prefer 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 with regard to your safety, the public’s safety and the safety of your colleagues
• Customer service delivery to the residents and visitors to the City of Swan
• Follow standard operating procedures and guidelines when carrying out tasks related to the maintenance of the City of Swan assets, such as parks and reserves
• Active and constructive participation in toolbox meetings, safety workshops and continuous improvement
• Utilisation of various tools and equipment to undertake the requirements of the position

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

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Knowledge of Work, Health and Safety legislation and safe practices
• Knowledge of horticultural practices
• ‘LR’ Class Motor Vehicle Licence (manual)
• Safety Awareness Training Certificate (White Card)
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Ability to pass a medical examination

About working with us:

The salary for this position will be from $73,545.02 - $74,499.18 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
• Up to 18.75% Superannuation
• 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 directly on 0427 730 ***.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9***.

To apply please submit a resume that outlines your qualifications, licences, certificates and experience and include a summary statement of why you think you are a good fit for the role, via the link. Please state what type of Drivers Licence you possess on the resume.

Closing Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026 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.

**Previous applicants need not apply – thank you