City of Rockingham

Horticulturist Urban Forestry

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

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.

Join our Parks Services team to help grow a resilient urban tree canopy. In this role, you will deliver tree planting, establishment and maintenance programs across the City, including formative pruning, vegetation management, species identification, pest and disease control, safe operation of plant and equipment, and assisting with tree risk assessments, data recording, and maintaining safe work practices and customer service.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

• Demonstrated experience in tree planting, establishment and ongoing care
• Demonstrated experience in formative pruning of juvenile trees
• Practical experience in tree species identification including Australian and Western Australian natives and exotic species suitable to the Perth climate
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of WHS regulations including safe work practices relevant to horticulture and urban forestry operations
• Certificate III in Horticulture / Arboriculture (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
• Current ‘MR’ class driver’s licence
• Construction Induction Training (White Card)
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate (BWTM)
• Chainsaw Operators Certificate

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.

An information package is available on our website.   

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Tuesday 2 June 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 at [email protected] or phone 08 9528 0333. 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.