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.

General Hand – Parks

  • Salary: Level D $68,537 per annum ($1,328 per week)
  • Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Full Time Permanent Position
  • Ref No: 25-129

With an exciting restructure underway in Parks Operations, the City now has several opportunities available for General Hand – Parks roles. If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a supportive team, and contributing to the maintenance and presentation of our beautiful parks, this could be the ideal role for you.

In this hands on and fast paced position, you will carry out a variety of scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks across the City’s parks, including:

  • Planting, weeding, and general horticultural maintenance
  • Turf care such as mowing and whipper snipping
  • Assisting with landscaping and park infrastructure upkeep
  • Delivering friendly and helpful customer service to residents, ratepayers, and City staff

What you’ll bring

To be successful, you will have at least one year of experience in park operations or similar outdoor maintenance work, as well as:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Horticulture or equivalent experience
  • WA MR Class Driver’s Licence
  • Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)

Supported training

The City of Joondalup is committed to supporting the right person to develop and grow in the role. If you do not currently hold them, the City will support successful applicants to obtain the following mandatory certificates:

  •  Chainsaw Operating Certificate
  • Chemical Handling Certificates, including:
    • AHCCHM307 – Prepare and apply chemicals
    • AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals
    • AHCPMG301 – Control weeds
  • Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Tarryn Jacobson Acting Senior Team Leader Parks on 9400 4140.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role.

Applications close at 11.55pm on Thursday 8 January 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.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.