Do you have a passion for horticulture and community spaces? The Shire of Collie is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic General Hand to join our Parks & Gardens team.
Key responsibilities of the position will include:
- Perform horticultural maintenance activities including weeding, pruning, planting, mulching, spraying, mowing, and general landscape upkeep in line with established programs.
- Carry out basic maintenance and repairs to public infrastructure, including playgrounds, decking, reticulation systems, and other community assets.
- Maintain parks, reserves, landscaping areas, nurseries, and other Shire-managed facilities in accordance with service specifications.
- Safely and responsibly operate, maintain, and care for assigned tools, equipment, vehicles, materials, and plant, while complying with WHS policies and procedures.
- Work effectively under limited supervision, independently or within a team, contribute to a customer-focused culture, and participate in training and development opportunities.
To succeed in this role, you will have experience in horticulture, landscaping, parks or grounds maintenance, with the ability to safely operate plant, equipment and vehicles. You will be a proactive team player who enjoys working outdoors, can work independently with minimal supervision, and is committed to delivering well-maintained community spaces, high-quality customer service, and safe work practices. A current and valid driver’s licence is an inherent requirement of this position
An attractive remuneration package up to $75, 000 will be offered based on skills and experience, with a base cash salary of $65, 000 plus allowances. Residing within the Shire of Collie will be highly regarded but is not essential, and a housing allowance will be offered for such.
Applications can be emailed to hr@collie.wa.gov.au or hard copy applications should be sent to:
“Confidential – Human Resources”
Shire of Collie
Locked Bag 6225
Collie WA 6225
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 24th September 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Further information is available on the Shire website by visiting Employment | Shire of Collie or by contacting Emerson Thomassen, Manager Operations on 9734 9000.
The Shire of Collie reserves the right to fill the position at any time throughout the recruitment and selection processes.
Phil Anastasakis
Chief Executive Officer
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