Job Description
Location: Wedgefield Depot
Occupation: Parks & Gardens/Irrigation
Division: Infrastructure Services
Level 1-2 $36.09hr/$38.27/hr
The Town
Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia’s beautiful North West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.
The Role
This position assists with delivering services for the Parks & Gardens team, including maintenance such as landscaping, mowing and irrigation work programs across the Town of Port Hedland. This role encompasses a mixture of plant operation and labouring, therefore our ideal candidate is a hardworking team player who enjoys variety in their workday.
Work Related Requirements
The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:
- Sound knowledge and competency in the correct use of machinery and equipment
- National Police Clearance
- Current MR class driver's licence
- Construction White Card
- Rights to work in Australia
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention “Confidential Advertised Vacancy” either by:
Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721
Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721
Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six-month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.
For further information about this position please contact Malcolm Tuck or Brad Rains, Parks & Gardens Coordinators (08) 9158 9700.
The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.
Applications close 11.45 pm Thursday 30 June 2022
The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities
Job Closing Date
The Town of Port Hedland is a local government area in the Pilbara region of Western Australia containing the twin settlements of Port Hedland and South Hedland and the industrial precinct of Wedgefield. It had a population of approximately 14,500 as at the 2016 Census of which only a few hundred live outside the settlement boundaries.