Address- A role where the city is your canvas
- A switched on role with flexibility | Work a 9-day fortnight
- Full time, permanent role
About the Opportunity
As part of the Horticulture Maintenance Team, the Horticulture Leading Hand assists in the development and maintenance of the city’s Parklands, Gardens, Biodiversity sites, Squares, Streetscapes and associated facilities.
As the Primary Supervisor supporting the team leader, you will ensure that you and your team are able to deliver quality horticultural work that continues to allow everyone to have a wonderful experience as they visit the City of Adelaide.
You will be responsible for planning and scheduling tasks for your work group to ensure the team is productive and efficient.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in the coordination and supervision of staff.
- The ability to work effectively in a changing environment and have a flexible attitude to meeting work demands.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Amenity/Horticultural construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience in managing/providing leadership to Horticultural work teams.
- A good understanding of resource and material requirements and allocations.
- The ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate on behalf of Council.
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, Parklands Horticulture.
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, 7 May 2024.
Please be advised this is a full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Foreman Grade 4 Classification commencing at $82,362 + 11% superannuation. Please note that there will be a 3% Enterprise Agreement salary increase from the first full pay period commencing July 2024.
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.
