The City of Bunbury is seeking an enthusiastic Trainee Parks and Reserves to join our team and help maintain our beautiful parks and public spaces.

Welcome to the City of Bunbury

A council that stands proud for the services we deliver to our community, working together as one team, having fun along the way and owning our passion to drive change. The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, aiming to build organisational capacity and foster a positive work environment.

What we offer you

• Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
• Generous trainee pay rate
• Fully paid tuition fees
• Full time, 12-month traineeship commencing early 2026

About the role

As a Trainee, you'll assist with daily parks and reserves tasks while working towards a Certificate III in Horticulture over a 12-month period. You'll gain hands-on experience in areas such as turf management, irrigation, playground maintenance, and arboriculture, all while learning the safe operation of plant and equipment.

What we are looking for

Someone who:

• Enjoys working outdoors and contributing to the environment.
• A motivated individual, with a willingness to learn.
• Able to work as a team and follow safety procedures.
• A problem solver who can adapt to a range of tasks.
• Is keen to complete a Certificate III in Horticulture and start a career in the parks and reserves field.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City of Bunbury Employee's 2024 Enterprise Agreement with Level 1 salary ranging from between $46,515.04 and $62,382.32 per annum.

How to apply for this position

Applications must be submitted via the City of Bunbury Careers Website, addressing the selection criteria in the questionnaire provided and you will also be required to upload:

• A current Resume
• A brief Cover Letter

For further information please refer to our How to Apply section on the website.

The successful applicant may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screening prior to commencement.

Applications Close: Monday 9th February 2026 and applications will be assessed in February.

The City reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

Alan Ferris
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQ, and culturally diverse communities to join the City of Bunbury.

The City of Bunbury is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please contact us at info@bunbury.wa.gov.au or call 08 9792 7000 to discuss your needs.