City of Rockingham

Environmental Maintainer

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.

Based at the City’s Works Depot in Crocker Street, Rockingham, you will assist the Parks Services team in undertaking hands on maintenance of the City’s natural areas and conservation reserves. This role requires the ability to identify weeds, pests and diseases within natural areas and undertake appropriate control measures and re-vegetation activities.

You are a proactive team player, enjoy working outdoors and have a keen interest in protecting the environment.

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

• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, or equivalent field experience in environmental science or natural area management
• Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certificate obtained through an accredited service provider
• Chemical Application (herbicide use) certificate obtained through an accredited service provider
• Construction Induction Training (White Card)
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence

We are offering a weekly wage of $1,403 (gross) which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:

• 11.5% superannuation plus the opportunity to co-contribute up to 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 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
• Training and 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.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

At the City, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to consider working at the City (including providing alternate formats of application forms or methods of applying). To discuss your adjustment requirements, please contact our Recruitment team, via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

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.