Team Member Parks & Landscape

Who we are:

With over 30 suburbs spanning 158.1 km2 and home to 148,000 people, the City of Salisbury is the second most populated local government in metropolitan Adelaide and the fourth largest local government, making it one of the most significant Council areas in South Australia.

The Role:

The position aims to contribute as a positive and hardworking member of the Parks & Landscape team, ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of Council parks and landscapes to required standards. Key duties include general park maintenance such as grass cutting, turf care, weed control, irrigation maintenance, tree planting and pruning, track upkeep, and other seasonal landscape tasks. The role requires the safe and efficient operation of relevant plant and equipment, adherence to Council policies and procedures, accurate record keeping, and teamwork through collaboration and following direction.

Key Responsibility

• Perform general parks and landscape maintenance duties, including but not limited to: grass cutting, weed eradication, tree pruning, branch collection, tree planting, tree watering, turf maintenance, irrigation maintenance, litter removal, and track maintenance.
• Driving of a medium truck or Ute/vehicle associated with the tasks required.
• Duties are carried out to the required service standards and in accordance with safe work practices
• Assist other Service Units or Departments as required utilizing plant, equipment and staff as necessary.
• Encourage and support industrious, harmonious and team-oriented work groups.

 Skill & Competencies:

• Current Driver's License
• Competency in parks and landscape maintenance related tasks and equipment
• Certificate 3 in Horticulture (or equivalent) is a mandatory requirement of the level 2 pay scale $77,832 - $79,440

 Why join us?

 Employees at City of Salisbury enjoy benefits that include income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries, health and wellness programs designed to support their overall well-being including skin checks, health seminars, flu vaccinations and free access to counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Programs.

• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Inclusive and Supportive Workplace Culture.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining outstanding spaces for the Community to enjoy.

Further information is available by accessing the Position Description.

Please note a pre-employment functional medical, inclusive of drug and alcohol testing, is a requirement of the recruitment and selection process.

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

All enquiries can be made to Adam Raphael Team Leader Parks& Landscape on 0466 199 233, [email protected]

Applications close 5pm, 28/11/2025.