Reserve Attendant (Parks Services)

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Responsible for completing high quality maintenance activities for parks, reserves and streetscapes within the City, you will need to be able to make informed technical and operational decisions and provide support, leadership and advice to staff members and apprentices as required.

We can offer you variety with duties that include developing and maintaining work programs, preparing maintenance schedules, landscaping, garden refurbishment, pruning, litter removal, fertilising, mowing, mulching and general garden/turf maintenance.

You will be required to work to daily maintenance schedules and safely operate of a variety of horticultural equipment. 

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work in accordance with WHS and industry obligations
• Experience in the maintenance and safe operation of various parks and gardens related plant and equipment
• Current 'C' class driver's licence
• WHS General Induction for Construction (White Card)

This position offers a weekly wage of $1,431 (gross) which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package is available on our website.   

Applications for this position are open until the City determines that a suitable pool of candidates exists.  This means the vacancy may close without notice, so if you are interested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at ****@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0***. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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Attachments:
- Information Pack - Reserve Attendant-.pdf