Parks Contracts Supervisor

Temporary (up to nine months only – parental leave coverage)

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week) 

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.  We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.  These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

You will supervise external contractors to ensure delivery of high quality and cost effective contract maintenance services received that meet the City’s standards as well as providing operational leadership and strategic direction through expert contract management and horticultural experience and knowledge

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Advanced knowledge of and experience in tender and contract documentation and procedures, including:
   • Tender and Specification preparation
   • Tender assessments and Contract execution
   • Contract performance management and auditing for quality, compliance and defects.
   • Contract administration, record keeping and close
2. Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience of amenity horticulture and public open space management, including:
   • Planning and implementation of cyclical maintenance schedules
   • Commercial irrigation system operation and management oversight of programming
   • Project management of relevant disciplines including, horticulture, irrigation, hardscape construction and maintenance
3. Well-developed interpersonal and supervisory skills, including:
   • Facilitation, consultation and negotiation to achieve desired outcomes
   • Written and verbal communication
   • Time management and organisational skills
   • Human resource management inclusive of performance management
4. Well-developed knowledge of WHS legislation, policies and practices and experience in supervising activities to ensure WHS compliance and best practice
5. Diploma in relevant discipline (e.g. Horticulture, Business Administration or Contract/Project management), or significant experience deemed equivalent
6. Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
7. Construction Induction Training (White Card)

We are offering a gross salary of $99,138 per annum (dependent on skills and experience), and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, rostered days off (9-day fortnight,) and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package is available on our website.   

Applications must be submitted by 4pm, Tuesday 3 March 2026

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [email protected] or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.