Expression of Interest - Parks, Natural , Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance

Expression of Interest - Parks, Natural Areas, Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance

City Infrastructure | Property/Building Maintenance, Horticulture, Infrastructure, Parks & Garden

The City of Kwinana is establishing a pool of suitable applicants for various positions in the City’s Parks and Natural Areas Team, Infrastructure Team, and Facility Maintenance.

Situated approximately 35km south of Perth’s CBD, the City of Kwinana is a unique community, set among extensive native bushland public open space. The City is currently undergoing rapid growth in population, investment and industrial expansion, including Western Australia’s premier heavy industry zone – the Kwinana Industrial Area.

Are you passionate about the outdoors, nature...? We have numerous casual positions with possible extension to permanency listed below, please register your interest by applying for role/s that suits your skill set and qualification level.

The Parks and Natural Area reserves portfolio exists to enhance the quality of life of Kwinana residents by providing high quality passive and recreational facilities throughout the City. The City has a wide range of parks, natural area reserves and public open spaces, including the enormous 11,000 square metres of play space at the Adventure Park and Skate Park.

• Horticulturists
  • Current MR Driver’s Licence and Provide First Aid. Certificate 3 qualification in Horticulture or other relevant tertiary qualifications. Basic Worksite Traffic Management and White Card.
  • Desirable - accreditation in Herbicide Application.
• Parks Operators
  • Current MR Driver’s Licence, White Card, Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Provide First Aid.
  • Desirable - knowledge of Herbicide Application and Chainsaw Certificate.
• Environmental Field Officers
  • Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, or other relevant tertiary qualifications or experience. Current First Aid Certificate and 'C' Licence.
  • Desirable – Knowledge of West Australian Native Plant and Weed Species, Knowledge of Herbicide Application, LR Driver’s Licence and White Card.
• Reticulation Maintenance
  • Current 'C' Driver’s Licence, Basic Worksite Traffic Management, Provide First Aid, and White Card.
  • Desirable - Qualification / competencies in Irrigation and MR Driver’s Licence.

The City owns, maintains, and develops the local transportation network. The activities within the infrastructure team include the installation and maintenance of the physical components; roads, footpaths, traffic and pedestrian access and structures, street lighting, drainage, traffic services and safety (e.g., street furniture, signage), as well as the planning, management, and amenity and safety maintenance, to ensure the system is clean, safe, and able to cope with future needs.

• Infrastructure Worker Concrete
  • Current MR Driver’s Licence, Provide First Aid, Basic Worksite Traffic Management, and White Card.
• Infrastructure Worker Roads and Drainage
  • Current HR Driver’s Licence, Basic Worksite Traffic Management, White Card, Provide First Aid.
  • Desirable - Wheel Loader Competency.

The City’s building asset portfolio consists of a variety of building types and sizes, with various plant and equipment. Kwinana has an extensive portfolio of properties and buildings used to accommodate staff, and to provide services to residents and visitors. The Facility Maintenance Team ensures the City’s buildings are clean and maintained.

• Property Services Officer
  • Current C Driver’s Licence, Provide First Aid, and Working at Heights.
  • Desirable – Ability to attain a level 3 Playground Safety Auditor Certification.
• Facility Cleaner
  • Current Driver’s Licence.
  • Desirable - Basic Provide First Aid.

Applicants assessed as suitable but not offered immediate work will be placed in an appointment pool, which will operate for 3 months from the date of the initial placement in the pool. Appointments will be made on a casual basis only. Please state clearly in your cover letter which position(s) you wish to apply for, click on the “apply for job” tab and follow the prompts.

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