Foreshores / CBD Leading Hand

• Permanent Full Time
• $80,396 - $82,059 per annum + allowances
• Enjoy working a 9 day fortnight
• Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.5%
• Excellent staff benefits (salary packaging, free gym, shopping discounts)

Are you passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful public spaces? Do you have strong leadership skills and a background in horticulture? We are currently looking for our next Leading Hand to join our passionate Parks and Gardens team to help keep our iconic Foreshore and CBD areas looking their best.

Why work for the City:

The City of Busselton offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive, diverse and ambitious Local Governments in the state. We value our people and the incredible environment we work in. You’ll enjoy a supportive team culture, opportunities for professional development, job stability and a great work-life balance.

About the role:

As our Leading Hand, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing some of the South West’s most iconic Foreshore and CBD areas including; Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Meelup, and Port Geographe.

Working closely with the Foreshore/CBD/Trades Supervisor, you’ll lead a small team of staff and contractors to deliver high-quality landscaping, irrigation, and minor construction projects.

This is your chance to work in one of WA’s most picturesque regions, contributing to the presentation and safety of spaces enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

What your day-to-day will include:

• Formulating and implementing landscape maintenance programs.
• Supervising and mentoring team members.
• Overseeing routine maintenance of foreshore and CBD assets.
• Assisting with minor capital works and special events.
• Operating and maintaining a range of plant and equipment.
• Ensuring safety, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.

As our successful applicant you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Extensive experience in horticulture and open space maintenance.
• A natural leader with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable using technology for administration and reporting.
• Safety-conscious and committed to continuous improvement.
• Hold (or ability to attain) a current MR Class Drivers Licence and White Card.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clerance not more than 6 months old.

If you’re ready to lead a team and take pride in maintaining world-class public spaces, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please remember to attach a copy of your current resume and a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.

Enquiries: Adam Tweddle, Foreshores/CBD/Trades Supervisor on (08) 9781 0326 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727. 

Closing date: Applications are invited until 4.30pm on Sunday, 21 December 2025. Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and people of all ages.