General Hand - Operations (Parks)

Join Our Parks & Gardens Team

The Town of East Fremantle is seeking a proactive and reliable General Hand to join our friendly Technical Services Operations team within Parks & Gardens. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, hands-on team that takes pride in maintaining the Town's parks, gardens, reserves and public spaces for the benefit of our community.

In this role, you will support parks and gardens maintenance across the Town, including mowing, pruning, irrigation repairs, weed control, landscaping and general upkeep of public open spaces. You will work independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on safety, customer service and maintaining plant, equipment and work records.

To be successful, you will need:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, parks and gardens, landscaping or a similar environment.
• Practical experience using hand tools, small plant and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Sound knowledge of safe work practices.
• Current WA MR Class Driver's Licence.
• Basic First Aid Certificate.
• White Card / Blue Card.

For further information about the position, please contact Dave Burke on 9339 9339 or email ••••@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au.

Click here to view the position description. The position description can also be found under the Employment section of the Town of East Fremantle website. Please email ••••@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au if you are unable to access the position description.

Applications should include:

• A CV (maximum 4 pages); and
• A cover letter outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience related to the selection criteria in the position description.

Applications close 5.00pm on Wednesday 16 September 2026.

The Town of East Fremantle promotes a flexible workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and abilities, Aboriginal Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

For more information about the Town of East Fremantle, visit our website.