Turf Maintainer

Role overview

The City of Rockingham is a fast-expanding local government located about 40 km south of Perth’s CBD. The organisation delivers services, facilities, and events designed to meet or surpass community expectations, and places strong emphasis on a safe, healthy workplace and a culture built around RESPECT: Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication, and Teamwork.

This permanent full-time position averages 38 hours per week and sits within the Parks Services team. It is a practical, hands-on role focused on keeping parks, reserves, and streetscapes in excellent condition through turf maintenance work.

What the role involves

You will follow daily work schedules and carry out turf-care tasks such as mowing, edging, whipper snipping, and related maintenance duties. A key part of the job is operating turf equipment safely, maintaining plant and machinery, and consistently producing quality results.

The position also calls for a strong sense of initiative, the ability to work effectively on your own or as part of a small crew, and good interpersonal skills when coordinating with others.

Selection criteria

• Current Construction Industry Training (White Card).
• Ability to self-manage, work well in a team, or complete tasks independently when directed.
• Capacity to follow workplace health and safety obligations relevant to the industry.
• Proven experience maintaining and safely using a range of parks, gardens, and turf-related tools and equipment.

Pay and benefits

The role is paid at a weekly gross wage of $1,466, and this amount already includes allowances and penalty rates.

• 12% employer superannuation, with the option to add a further 5% through co-contribution.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including up to $200 per year as a physical health reimbursement subsidy, free flu shots, free skin cancer screenings, mental health support programs, and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services.
• Flexible work options such as rostered days off, plus two additional paid days off each year.
• Learning and development support, including paid study leave and assistance with study fees.
• Salary packaging options, including arrangements for motor vehicles.

Additional information

An information package is available from the organisation’s website.

Applications will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates has been identified, and the vacancy may close without prior notice. Early applications are strongly recommended.

The City may also use this recruitment process to appoint candidates to similar permanent or fixed-term roles that arise within the next 12 months.

Applicants who identify as a person with disability can request adjustments during the recruitment process by contacting the Recruitment Team at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or on 08 9528 0333. Support may include alternative application formats or different ways to apply.

The City welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability, and those who speak a first language other than English.

Attachments

Information Pack - Turf Maintainer.pdf