Parks Operator - Irrigation

• $82,432 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• Osborne Park location

At the City of Perth, we work together to keep our city a great place to live, work and visit.

The Opportunity

Enjoy hands-on work outdoors? Join our Parks and Environment team and help keep the City’s parks, gardens and streetscapes healthy by maintaining their irrigation systems.

Reporting to the Irrigation Lead, your main duties will include:

• Checking, repairing and maintaining irrigation systems, pumps and controllers;
• Finding faults and making sure watering systems work properly;
• Setting watering schedules to use water efficiently; and
• Completing planned maintenance and repairs safely, as part of a team.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience maintaining commercial irrigation systems;
• Practical knowledge of irrigation equipment, pumps and controllers;
• Experience with physical work and safe manual handling; and
• Good communication skills, a focus on safety and the ability to work well with others.

An irrigation qualification, such as a Certificate III in Irrigation or Certified Irrigation Operator certification, would be an advantage.

If this sounds like you, we welcome your application.

You’ll also share our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To work with us, you will need:

• The right to work in Australia;
• A current ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence;
• A Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card);
• The ability to carry out physical duties, including walking and standing for long periods;
• Fitness for work, assessed through a pre-employment medical; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within three months.

How to Apply

Click the ‘APPLY’ button below and complete the online application.

Please include:

• Your current resume;
• A cover letter of no more than two pages explaining how your experience meets the selection criteria; and
• Any relevant qualifications or certificates.

Keep your application clear and practical—we want to hear about your relevant skills and experience.

The Application Process

Applications close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 25 October 2026. We may review applications and conduct interviews before the closing date.

The advert may close early if suitable applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and welcoming team that reflects our community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Matt Foster, Team Leader - Irrigation, 0409 376 713 or e-mail: matt.foster@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.
Attachments:
- Application Pack - Parks Operator Irrigation.pdf
- Collection Notice.pdf