Whiteman Park is a 3700Ha conservation and recreation reserve located on the doorstep of the beautiful Swan Valley, providing a haven for native flora and fauna to thrive in a suburban setting, as well as providing the public with a beautiful location in which to recreate and reconnect with nature. Open every day of the year, the Park is the most visited tourist attraction the in Swan Valley attracting over 1.5 million people annually who enjoy the many wildlife and transport heritage offerings available. Whiteman Park offers the opportunity to work at a unique and beautiful location within a small but dedicated team at one of Perth’s premier tourist destinations. The Park Maintenance Officer support sustainable management and growth, ensuring communities thrive by promoting desirable living, working and recreational spaces. This is achieved while balancing historic and cultural heritage with the natural environment. The Park Maintenance Officer plays a vital role in the effective day to day management of Whiteman Park, contributing to public safety and community engagement. The position supports a wide range of operational activities to ensure the park remains a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming space for visitors and stakeholders. This recruitment process is for a permanent full-time position. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment. This position is based at Whiteman Park, which is located at 233a Drumpellier Drive Whiteman 6068. To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate: Demonstrated experience in all aspects of grounds maintenance within parks and reserves, including practical involvement in wildfire suppression and firefighting activities. Demonstrated ability to promote and support the vision of Whiteman Park, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and broader community values through effective communication and engagement. Understanding of and ability to apply public sector governance requirements, including relevant legislation, policies and procedures within a parks and reserves management context. Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below. Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership. The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process. Special Requirements: Workers must have a baseline hearing test within three (3) months of commencing employment and then every two (2) years thereafter. Hold a valid Western Australian Working with Children Check. Possession of, or willingness to obtain a Provide First Aid Certificate. Possession of, or willingness to obtain a recognised bush firefighter's certificate. Possession of a current C class driver’s licence. Availability and willingness to work a fortnightly roster outside normal business hours, including morning, afternoon and weekend shifts in a range of weather conditions, with appropriate remuneration being provided in accordance with the Public Sector (CSA). About us For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website. We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Benefits of Working at DPLH DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to: 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options. Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities. 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December. Up to an additional 5 days Annual Leave (without loading) depending on roster. 3 days additional public sector holidays each year Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services. How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a: Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees. A cover letter, maximum 2 pages, addressing the Essential Requirements contained within the Job Description Form (JDF). Further Information: If you would like to know more, please call Kenneth Lee on (08) 9209 6000 or email whitemanpark.com.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Kenneth Lee or to seek their assistance with lodging your application. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 , or email us at dplh.wa.gov.au. The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment. Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 94or email dplh.wa.gov.au. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers: TTY/voice calls – 133 677 Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727 SMS relay – 0423 677 . Special Requirements for this position: The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process. To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted. If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 94for any other queries. Closing Date Thursday, 12 March 2026 AWST @ 4:00pm
