Multiple Positions | Full Time | Ongoing

$73,851 - $78,077 + Superannuation

If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work, take pride in well‑presented parks and gardens, and want to help create welcoming public spaces for the community, this could be the role for you.

Our Parks and Gardens team plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing Council’s open spaces – supporting community use, environmental outcomes and high-quality city presentation. We’re looking for someone who brings practical horticultural skills, a strong safety mindset and a positive, team‑focused approach.

About the role

As a Team Member – Parks and Gardens, you’ll deliver proactive and reactive horticultural maintenance across parks, gardens, streetscapes and other public areas.

Your work will include planting and establishment, mulching, hedge maintenance, general landscape presentation, hand weeding and weed eradication. You’ll monitor plant and turf health, identify pest, weed and disease issues, and carry out chemical and nonchemical control methods in line with best practice and safety requirements.

You’ll also undertake irrigation maintenance, including minor repairs and seasonal scheduling recommendations, respond to identified hazards or asset issues, and ensure worksites are left clean, safe and well presented. The role involves operating horticultural plant, tools and equipment, completing prestart checks and working in line with relevant procedures and standards.

This role may rotate across City Operations teams to support peak workloads, making flexibility, teamwork and communication key to success.

About you

You’re passionate about the presentation and care of parks and gardens, and understand the importance of safe, attractive public spaces for community enjoyment. You take pride in your work, follow procedures, and enjoy contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

You bring practical horticultural skills, along with the ability to identify issues, manage risk and respond effectively to seasonal and environmental conditions. You’re comfortable operating plant and equipment, sharing your knowledge with others, and are comfortable working outdoors in a range of environmental conditions.

You’re someone who: 

• Takes pride in delivering high-quality horticultural and landscape outcomes
• Works safely, methodically and with attention to detail
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team
• Uses initiative to identify plant health, pest or safety risks
• Is adaptable and willing to support other City Operations teams when required 

A Certificate III in Horticulture and experience in parks and garden maintenance, plant and weed identification, irrigation systems, pest and disease control, formative tree pruning, or working in a council or similar environment will be highly regarded.

What we offer 

• Ongoing, full-time work with a great mix of stability and flexibility to help balance life outside work
• Competitive pay with superannuation and employee benefits, including free income protection and journey insurance
• Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills over time
• Supportive team environment where your work genuinely makes a difference to the local community 

Submit your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Please include your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability. If you would like further information, please contact Troy Kleinig, Manager – Parks and Gardens on 08 8256 0446 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close at 12pm on Monday, 18 May 2026.

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.