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General Hand - Parks Services (casual)

General Hand – Parks Services (casual)

Applications are invited to fill the casual position of General Hand in the Shire of Harvey’s Parks Services team in Harvey.

Do you have?

  • A love for the outdoors
  • A green thumb

This position is responsible for undertaking projects and tasks in the development and maintenance of the Shire’s parks, gardens, sporting ovals and other public infrastructure to set standards in a safe and efficient manner.

View Position Description.

Benefits and Conditions

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Municipal Employees’ (WA) Award 2021 with a salary payable for this position of Level 4 between $41.43 to $42.69 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading, depending on qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a medical examination at the Shire's cost. A current Police Clearance (not more than three months old) will also be required to be provided at the Shire’s cost.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online.

Please submit an online application using the Apply Now link below. As part of your online application, you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and application questions and attach your Cover Letter and Resume.

Your Cover Letter will address why you are the right person for the position, how your skills, experience and qualifications are relevant and your motivation for applying for this role. This information is used to determine which applicant is best able to perform the duties of the position.

Supporting documents should be saved in PDF or Word (.doc) format (applications in other formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed)

Specific queries related to the position should be referred to the Supervisor Parks Services, Adam Niclair on 0428 030 770.

Applications will remain open until the position has been filled. Please apply as soon as possible as the vacancy may close without notice.

The Shire of Harvey has an ongoing aspiration to become the most accessible and inclusive local government in regional WA.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.