Posted: 13/08/2025
Closing Date: 27/08/2025
Salary: $68,471.50 - $74,528.19
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Albany - Depot
Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency
Status: Permanent, Full Time (1.0FTE)
Salary range: $68,471.50 to $74,528.19 per annum dependent on skills, knowledge and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity: The City of Albany’s is looking for a hardworking and committed individual to join their Developed Reserves Team. This role is available from level 4 to 6 dependent on your experience and qualifications.

As part of this role, you will work a Monday to Friday rostered 9-day fortnight, reporting to the Leading Hand, this position will see you responsible for, but not limited to;

• Maintenance of parks around Albany including:-Tree pruning and maintenance-Playgrounds-Reticulation-Gardens-Mowing
• Operating and basic maintenance of plant and equipment; tractors, mowers, whipper - snippers and brush - cutters;
• Undertaking manual tasks; and
• Working in a team environment.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

About You: To be considered for this role, you will need to possess the following minimum requirements:

• A Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent.
• Whitecard, Basic Traffic Management and Basic Resuscitation qualifications.
• The ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Machine operation experience.

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about working for the City of Albany, please apply.
About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.

What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Free ALAC Memberships
• Festive leave days
• Volunteering support
• Employee assistance program
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested? Please review the job information kit below;

• Conditions and How to Apply
• Advice for Prospective Applicants

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.
Role related queries should be directed to Wayne Turner, Developed Reserves Supervisor at wayne.turner@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3952.
Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 27 August 2025

As part of this role, you will work a Monday to Friday rostered 9-day fortnight, reporting to the Leading Hand, this position will see you responsible for, but not limited to;

• Maintenance of parks around Albany including:-Tree pruning and maintenance-Playgrounds-Reticulation-Gardens-Mowing
• Operating and basic maintenance of plant and equipment; tractors, mowers, whipper - snippers and brush - cutters;
• Undertaking manual tasks; and
• Working in a team environment

About You: To be considered for this role, you will need to possess the following minimum requirements:

• A Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent.
• Whitecard, Basic Traffic Management and Basic Resuscitation qualifications.
• The ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Machine operation experience