At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain parks and town facilities, ensuring a clean and vibrant community.
- Company: Join the City of Greater Geraldton, dedicated to community and environmental care.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, competitive salary, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Be part of a welcoming team that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying a balanced work-life.
- Qualifications: Valid driver’s licence and experience in park maintenance preferred.
The predicted salary is between 42.31 - 42.31 $ per hour.
About the position: The Town General Hand undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of parks and general town maintenance services to the Mullewa district within the City of Greater Geraldton, working under direction to ensure all work is carried out within agreed programs and budget and in compliance with all relevant regulations, City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards. This role is offered on a 9-day fortnight, giving you every second Friday off to recharge, plan adventures, or enjoy more time doing what matters to you.
Key accountabilities:
- Carry out maintenance, repairs and installation of Council’s parks infrastructure and recreational facilities to a high standard as directed.
- Safe operation of plant and equipment including hand tools, power tools, tractors, mowers and general horticultural maintenance equipment.
- Carry out parks and reserves maintenance including mowing, watering, fertilising, pruning, planting and reticulation.
- General town site maintenance including road and path sweeping, path repair, verge reinstatement and general maintenance duties.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will hold a valid driver’s licence (MR class desirable) and have demonstrated experience in the techniques and methods associated with the maintenance of parks, gardens and reserves. Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
This position offers a salary range from $79,115 to $83,611 per annum or from $40.04 to $42.31 per hour, commensurate with the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications. Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 9-day fortnight
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
About the City:
In the heart of wildflower country, Mullewa is a quiet, tidy, rural township with a population of 350 people just 99km from Geraldton, a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia’s Coral Coast. Mullewa offers a small range of services and activities with a focus on community. Recognised as one of WA’s key wildflower centres to visit, Mullewa’s natural beauty is plentiful. The Mullewa District Office, as a branch of the City of Greater Geraldton, provides a wide range of administrative and community and cultural development services to the town. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Applications close 4pm Thursday 22 October 2026. Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.
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