City of Rockingham

Truck Driver

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is 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 work in a team and be responsible for undertaking maintenance of parks and gardens within the City’s trees.

You will possess excellent team working skills and experience in parks and gardens maintenance or related industries.

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

1. Verbal communication/customer service skills
2. Able to prioritise work and manage own time
3. Able to work in a team environment
4. Able to work to WHS guidelines
5. Well motivated and keen to learn new skills
6. Knowledge of horticultural practices and grounds maintenance
7. Experience in parks and gardens maintenance or related industries
8. Experience with dealing with the public
9. Current ‘HR’ class driver’s licence
10. Construction Induction Training (White Card)

This position offers a weekly wage of $1,403 (gross) which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:

• 11.5% 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 $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
• 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, including the position description, is available on our website.  

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Friday 10 January 2025.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and candidates may be invited to interview prior to the close date. 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 jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. 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.