About us At the City of Bayswater, we believe that great communities are built by people who care. That’s why we’re guided by strong values, shared purpose, and a real passion for creating meaningful change. We prioritise sustainability, community wellbeing, and welcoming places where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we’re committed to a culture that values inclusion, balance, and personal growth. Whether you're starting your journey or building on experience, we offer the chance to develop your skills, contribute meaningfully to the community, and help shape the future of a vibrant and evolving community. About the Position This position within the City’s Parks and Environment team leads the day-to-day delivery of horticultural maintenance across parks, streetscapes and garden areas. The position provides operational leadership to a small team to deliver high standards of turf and garden presentation while maintaining plant health and safe work practices. The role combines hands-on work with team coordination, including assessing site conditions, guiding maintenance activities and supporting garden rejuvenation and turf renovation programs. You will also oversee the safe operation of plant and equipment, contribute to improving work practices, and provide on-the-job guidance to team members. Strong organisation, communication and a proactive approach to safety, customer service and continuous improvement are essential. About You The successful person will have demonstrated experience in the horticulture field with the ability to apply technical knowledge in an operational environment. You will have a sound understanding of plant species suited to local conditions, along with knowledge of fertiliser and chemical products and their safe application. Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills are required to support and guide team members, prioritise work and respond to customer enquiries. You will also be comfortable using computer systems, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, particularly when working in road reserves and public spaces. A proactive approach and willingness to contribute ideas to improve work practices will be highly regarded. A current HR class driver’s licence and WA White Card are essential requirements for this role. What we offer You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a salary of $81,078.21 to $82,363.17 per annum plus super, depending on skills and experience, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including: Up to 5% matched super contributions, totalling up to 22% combined super 22 days Annual Leave plus 17.5% leave loading Option to purchase an additional 4 weeks of leave per year 9 day fortnight Free aquatic and gym membership Training and development opportunities Employee health and wellbeing program Free onsite parking Employee Assistance Program Corporate health insurance discounts Diverse and inclusive work environment Closing Date: 4.00pm, Thursday 19 March 2026 To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below. For any queries about the role, please contact James Barber, Supervisor Streetscape Services, on 9270 4197. The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW" button. Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role. JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA community, and young people. Attachments: - How to Apply for Job Vacancy.pdf - Industrial Agreement - Outside Employees - 2025.pdf - Information for Applicants.pdf - PD Team Leader Streetscape Services.pdf
