At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.
Job DescriptionWhy You’ll Love This Role
You’ll lead the City’s production nursery, playing a vital role in delivering quality plant stock for parks, streetscapes and conservation projects. This is an opportunity to combine horticultural expertise, operational planning and people leadership while contributing to a greener and more sustainable community.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead daily nursery operations and staff
- Plan seasonal production and propagation programs
- Coordinate suppliers, contractors and operations teams
- Manage nursery budget and annual reporting
- Oversee irrigation systems and water efficiency
- Maintain NIASA quality, safety and hygiene
- Recruit, mentor and review team performance
- Respond professionally to customer enquiries
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Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a nursery leader passionate about horticulture and team success. You'll ideally bring:
- Diploma in Nursery Management or Horticulture
- Extensive nursery management leadership experience
- Strong propagation and plant production knowledge
- Sound irrigation systems management expertise
- Proficiency using Word, Excel and systems
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Current Driver’s Licence and First Aid
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
- Rewarding You – Boosted super and extra leave options
- Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, grow sustainable outcomes and help shape one of Western Australia’s most vibrant communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Questions? Reach out to the Coordinator Parks Technical Program on (08) 9205 7162. Applications close on 12 August 2026. We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!
The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.
Skills Required
- Diploma in Nursery Management or Horticulture
- Extensive nursery management leadership experience
- Strong propagation and plant production knowledge
- Irrigation systems management expertise
- Proficiency using Word, Excel and systems
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Current Driver's Licence and First Aid
What We Do
The City of Stirling is Western Australia's largest local government authority, serving a diverse community of over 243,000 residents. The City delivers more than 200 services designed to support and enrich its community every day. Its primary mission is to serve the community by providing efficient, responsive, and sustainable services while fostering an inclusive and rewarding workplace for its employees.
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