Company Information: The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region. All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work. About the Job There is an exciting opportunity with the Parks & Gardens team for a General Hand - Horticulture. This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and presentation of parks, reserves and associated infrastructure. The role involves performing a diverse range of horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks under limited supervision, either individually or as part of a team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment Operate a range of small plant and equipment Monitoring, maintenance and construction of council infrastructure Perform a diverse range of Horticulture maintenance tasks Maintain appropriate documentation as directed by the Parks and Reserves Supervisor Maintain all associated plant and equipment relevant to position Participate in on the job training in liaison with the Supervisor Parks and Reserves Operations Any other duties as required This is a full time position, working 85 hours per fortnight. About you In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have: Knowledge of horticulture maintenance practises An understanding of basic construction and maintenance techniques An understanding of basic plant maintenance requirements Ability to work within a team environment Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual task and labouring duties Sound knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health requirements White Card – Construction Safety Awareness Training Card ‘MR’ class driver’s licence Benefits Salary : $77,680 per annum Permanent staff are entitled to: 5 weeks annual leave per year 9 day fortnight Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5% Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym) Access to career development opportunities Uniform allowance Flexible work arrangements Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations Applications close on 12 April 2026 Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include a current Resume , a Cover Letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria . Further details are available in the Position Description , found on the recruitment portal , or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0638. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice. The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role. The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer Attachments: - Position Description - General Hand - Horticulture.pdf
