Horticulturist Urban Forestry
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.
The Role
Join our Parks Services team join the City of Rockingham’s Parks Services team and play a key role in maintaining and expanding the City’s urban tree canopy. Reporting to the Tree Management Supervisor, you will undertake a variety of urban forestry activities including tree planting, establishment, pruning, vegetation management and tree maintenance. You will also assist with tree risk assessments, operate horticultural equipment and machinery, maintain tree asset records using mobile technology, and provide technical support to team members. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the health, resilience and growth of the City’s urban forest while delivering high-quality services to the community.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:
- Certificate III in Horticulture, Arboriculture, or equivalent experience
- Current MR Class Driver’s Licence
- White Card and Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate
- Chainsaw Operator Certificate
- Demonstrated experience in tree planting, establishment and ongoing care
- Demonstrated experience in formative pruning of juvenile trees
- Practical knowledge and experience of tree species suited to Perth (WA) conditions
- Sound communication skills
- Strong commitment to safe work practices
Benefits
This position offers a weekly wage of $1,488 (gross) which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:
- 12% 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 $200 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.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the City of Rockingham jobs portal.
An information package is available on our website.
Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Monday 31 August 2026
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.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email or phone. 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.
