Team Member Horticulture – Biodiversity

 TEAM MEMBER HORTICULTURE - BIODIVERSITYAbout usThe City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, the Council engages with their community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs. We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community. What we offerWe can offer competitive salary, workplace flexibility, complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fund, opportunities for development and a holistic health and wellbeing program. The roleWe are seeking passionate applicants that have a budding desire to contribute to the horticultural protection and improvement of our sensitive biodiversity sites within Council's parks, reserves, ovals and biodiversity gardens. With a keen eye for detail, you bring creative and innovative thinking when setting high performance and delivery standards. This role will undertake the enhancement and maintenance of the City of Unley’s valuable natural resources to a high standard which generates public awareness and appreciation surrounding our biodiversity assets. This ensures the long-term survival of our unique resource and highlights the important role biodiversity plays in our society.We want a team player by collaborating with the wider team to produce the best results for the City of Unley.  About youTo be considered for this role you will have demonstrated experience in horticultural and biodiversity maintenance. You will have exceptional communication, organisational and time management skills with the ability to embrace new technologies in relation to streamlining operations that ensure efficiencies.To succeed in this role, you will have a:·         Certificate III in Horticulture and/or Certificate III in Conservation & Ecosystem Management or equivalent experience.·         Drivers licence and MR Truck licence;·         Work Zone Traffic Management Certification; and·         Competency in chainsaw use.Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position. Applications close 4.00pm 29 January 2026.All enquiries will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Steve Shepherdson, Team Leader Open Space, Sports and Recreation on 0428617235.This position is being offered as full-time permanent with a starting salary at the team member classification level commencing at $85058.40+ 12% superannuation. It will also be critical that you hold a Department of Human Services Screening or have the ability to obtain one as part of the recruitment process.    PD Open Space Bio AUD Unley 5061

Team Member Horticulture - Biodiversity

 

TEAM MEMBER HORTICULTURE - BIODIVERSITY

About us

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, the Council engages with their community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs.

We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.

What we offer

We can offer competitive salary, workplace flexibility, complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fund, opportunities for development and a holistic health and wellbeing program.

 

The role

We are seeking passionate applicants that have a budding desire to contribute to the horticultural protection and improvement of our sensitive biodiversity sites within Council's parks, reserves, ovals and biodiversity gardens. With a keen eye for detail, you bring creative and innovative thinking when setting high performance and delivery standards. This role will undertake the enhancement and maintenance of the City of Unley’s valuable natural resources to a high standard which generates public awareness and appreciation surrounding our biodiversity assets. This ensures the long-term survival of our unique resource and highlights the important role biodiversity plays in our society.

We want a team player by collaborating with the wider team to produce the best results for the City of Unley.

 

About you

To be considered for this role you will have demonstrated experience in horticultural and biodiversity maintenance. You will have exceptional communication, organisational and time management skills with the ability to embrace new technologies in relation to streamlining operations that ensure efficiencies.

To succeed in this role, you will have a:

·         Certificate III in Horticulture and/or Certificate III in Conservation & Ecosystem Management or equivalent experience.

·         Drivers licence and MR Truck licence;

·         Work Zone Traffic Management Certification; and

·         Competency in chainsaw use.



Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position.

Applications close 4.00pm 29 January 2026.

All enquiries will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Steve Shepherdson, Team Leader Open Space, Sports and Recreation on 0428617235.

This position is being offered as full-time permanent with a starting salary at the team member classification level commencing at $85058.40+ 12% superannuation. 

It will also be critical that you hold a Department of Human Services Screening or have the ability to obtain one as part of the recruitment process.

 

 

 

 

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