Come and join our City Operations Field team!

Full time | Ongoing Position

76 hours worked over a 9-day fortnight 

Grade: PFS5 ($73,658 + Superannuation)

• Attractive salary and benefits including salary packaging, income protection, free onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including an employee assistance program and corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships
• Commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions

About Us...

How would you like to work in an environment where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to the workplace and be responsible for the decisions you make?

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do.   With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

About the Role…

We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate suitably qualified in Turf Management to join our City Operations Parks & Landscapes team to support the delivery of Council’s sportsfield, turf maintenance and mowing programs.

About You…

It’s important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but just as important, that Playford is the right place for you.

You will need a range of relevant skills and experience to be suitable for these roles, including holding formal qualifications in Turf Management plus a current (unrestricted) MR Driver's licence (or willingness to obtain). 

In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in turf management including competency operating the loader and backhoe.

For a more detailed list of qualifications, knowledge and experience please refer to the position description.

The Playford Employee Experience...

Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are:

• Excellent leave entitlements;

• Attractive salary and benefits including salary packaging, income protection, free onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships & free employee assistance program;

• Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities.

Incumbents in this position will be required to possess, or be willing to gain a National Criminal History Clearance.  Satisfactory completion of a Pre-employment medical and functional capacity Assessment (including Drug & Alcohol Screen) will also be a mandatory requirement.

More information...

If you hold an interest in the position and would like further information, please contact  Manager Parks & Landscapes – Lisa Cavanagh on 0417 016 124 between 14th – 17th April or Manager Roads and Stormwater – Joe Gregorace on 0414 177 486 between 18th – 25th April.

How to apply...

Simply complete the application process by clicking the “Apply Now” button and we’ll be in touch.

Applications close at 12:00pm noon on Monday 28th April 2025.

Apply today!

 The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.