Vacancy Details

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Skilled General Hand - Irrigation

  • Salary: $71,014 per annum ($1,365 per week)
  • Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Full Time position 9-day fortnight
  • Free onsite parking
  • Ref No: 26-072

As part of our Park Operations team, you will play an important role in keeping the City’s parks, streetscapes and landscaped areas looking their best. This hands-on position involves maintaining, repairing and installing irrigation systems across a variety of public spaces and capital works projects. You will also provide practical advice, technical support and quality customer service to both employees and residents.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will bring solid experience in irrigation installation and maintenance, along with a sound understanding of irrigation electrical components and controller equipment. Most importantly, you will be a reliable team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and contributing to well-maintained public spaces that the community can enjoy. You’ll need to have at least two years of experience in irrigation installation and maintenance practices, and programming of irrigation controllers and hold the following licences/tickets and qualifications:

  • Completion of or progress towards relevant qualifications and/or certificates in Irrigation or relevant experience.
  • WA C Class or WA MR Class Drivers Licence.
  • Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).

Training supported

The City is committed to supporting the right person to obtain the additional certificates required for success in this role. Training will be provided where the successful applicant does not already hold:

  • Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate.
  • Current First Aid Certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009).

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a visible contribution to the City’s outdoor spaces, we would love to hear from you. For more information about the position, please contact Danny Rocamora, Supervisor Irrigation, on 9400 4149.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter online via the City’s recruitment portal, outlining your relevant skills, knowledge and experience for the role.

Applications close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

 

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

CRAIG LLOYD

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.