Address- Work a 9-day fortnight!
- Income protection & journey insurance built into your enterprise agreement
- Full time, permanent role | From $70,228 + 11% super
About the Opportunity
Bring out your passion for horticulture and become part of the team that transforms your city into a vibrant and wonderful place to visit and live in! As a horticulture tradesperson, you will step into an office unlike any other where you are able to cultivate beauty and shape the landscape of the City!
In these roles you will assist in the development and maintenance of the city’s squares, Park Lands, biodiversity sites, gardens, streetscapes, and associated facilities.
You will be a customer focussed, motivated, and energetic team member, that will work in a multi-disciplined environment, share in the team goals and be responsible for the delivery of high-quality outcomes that contribute towards the Program goals and objectives.
Your day-to-day role will include everything from meticulous turf care to the enchanting world of rose and perennial garden bed maintenance. Whether inspecting playgrounds or identifying and treating weeds, each task offers an opportunity to infuse our city with your expertise and passion for horticulture.
This is a great opportunity to have a genuine and visible impact on our beautiful city!
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively liaise and engage with members of the public.
- Experience in providing advice and solutions to a range of general horticultural issues.
- Relevant experience in Turf Management, and/or Horticultural maintenance.
- Experience/licensed in the operation of large and minor plant associated with Horticultural maintenance.
- A trade qualification in Horticulture.
About Us
Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!
To find out how a role with City of Adelaide is able to impact the community, please watch this video here.
The City Operations Program ensures our City’s assets, including streets, parks and other public spaces are attractive, clean, well presented and maintained so we all have a city to enjoy and be proud of.
At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.
For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Kevin Baker on 8203 7759.
Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Kevin Baker, Work Group Leader, Park Lands.
Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.
For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers
Applications close at 11.59pm, 21 May 2024.
Please be advised this is a full-time permanent opportunity with a starting salary at CSE Grade 5 Classification commencing at $70,228 + 11% superannuation.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and functional capacity assessment.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.
Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 73***or ***********@cityofadelaide.com.au
