Casual Parks and Gardens (Busselton and Dunsborough)
- Maintain and beautify gardens, lawns, and public spaces.
- Assist with small construction projects and minor repairs.
- Support event setups across foreshore areas.
- Casual (hours are ad hoc)
- $47.86 per hour inclusive of 24% casual loading
Why work for the City:
The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive, diverse and ambitious Local Governments in the state. We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.
About the role:
Are you someone who loves the great outdoors, takes pride in a job well done, and doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty to make our city shine? If so, we want YOU on our Parks and Gardens team!
Reporting to the Parks and Streetscapes Supervisor, you will be required to work between the hours of 6:00am till 3:00pm. You will also be required to work in both Busselton and Dunsborough, depending on the works required that day.
What you’ll be doing:
Your days will be active, varied, and full of fresh air. You’ll be:
- Helping maintain and beautify gardens, lawns, and public spaces
- Sweeping, pressure cleaning, graffiti removing & beach tidying
- Assisting with small construction projects and minor repairs
- Doing the odd paint touch-up and sprucing up of facilities
- Supporting event setups across our stunning foreshore areas
- Keeping our parks, BBQs, playgrounds and street furniture safe and inviting
As the successful applicant you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Love working outdoors and ready to get stuck into work
- Have experience in horticulture, landscaping or maintenance work
- A team player with great communication skills
- Can safely operate small machinery and follow safety procedures
- Reliable, proactive, and have a strong eye for detail
Pre-employment requirements:
- Current MR Class Drivers Licence (MR licence preferred but not essential)
- National Police Clearance not more than six months old
- White Card
- Proof of right to work in Australia
Hours and conditions:
This role is casual and the working days and times will vary but may include early mornings and weekends.
Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please remember to attach a copy of your current resume. Alternatively, if you are having difficulty submitting your application online, please call our Human Resources team on (08) 9781 1727 to discuss alternative options.
Enquiries: Jamie Roper: Parks and Streetscapes Supervisor on 08 9781 1796 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727.
Closing date: Applications are invited until 4.30pm on Sunday, 20 September 2026. Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.
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