Gardener Operator

GARDENER OPERATOR

Posted: 15/07/2026

Closing Date: 30/07/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Parks & Gardens

Job Category:
Government, Defence & Emergency,Trades & Services

• Permanent Full-time (40 hours per week)
• $84k Inclusive of allowance (plus superannuation)
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Supportive team and a great location!

Broome is one of the most stunning places in Australia. It has magnificent beaches and a natural environment that boasts desirable lifestyles, active and dynamic cultural, sporting and social scenes, with all the features and benefits of a small town!

At the Shire of Broome our people are fundamental to our success. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace with the right people in the right roles, who are proactive, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We strive to be a workplace filled with employees who live and breathe our values of PEARLS (Proactive, Engaging, Accountable, Respectful, Listening, Sustainable).

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and qualified candidate to join the Shire of Broome as a Gardener Operator.

This role forms part of a flexible operational workforce, undertaking horticultural, landscaping, irrigation, environmental, turf and plant operation activities across the Shire's parks, reserves, streetscapes, sporting facilities and public open spaces. Day-to-day work includes:

• Planting, pruning, mowing, edging, mulching, fertilising, weed management and garden establishment
• Environmental maintenance including weed control, revegetation support and natural area maintenance
• Basic irrigation maintenance and repairs
• Operating and maintaining plant and equipment including tractors, mowers, brush cutters and turf equipment
• Supporting arboriculture activities including tree maintenance and planting
• Safe use and application of agricultural chemicals

A full position description can be found here:
Gardener Operator Position Description

Desired Skills and Experience

Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work well in a team, with a willingness to work outdoors in the tropical Broome climate. Background knowledge in parks, reserves and garden maintenance is essential, and horticultural knowledge of local flora, pests and weeds will be highly regarded.

• Prior experience in landscaping, horticulture, agriculture or a related field
• Ability to operate, and where appropriate maintain, associated plant and equipment
• Experience working outdoors in a physical role
• White Card
• C Class driver's licence, with a willingness to attain MR

• Certificate III (or above) in Horticulture, Conservation Land Management or a related field
• Knowledge and experience identifying and maintaining local flora

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. Our recruitment process considers both technical and cultural fit, and how our development program can support individuals to grow into roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at the Shire of Broome.

Broome is one of the most stunning places in Australia. It has magnificent beaches and a natural environment that boasts desirable lifestyles, active and dynamic cultural, sporting and social scenes, with all the features and benefits of a small town!

• Generous leave entitlements well above industry minimums, including additional annual leave.
• Flexible work, with fortnightly rostered days off - giving you every opportunity to enjoy that Broome lifestyle!
• Salary sacrifice options for rental assistance.
• Family Membership to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
• A comprehensive Wellness Program including discounts on local services such as Pilates and Yoga.
• An active and engaging social club.

The Shire of Broome is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications for this position are to be received no later than 4:00pm 30 July 2026.