Team Member Horticulture

 TEAM MEMBER HORTICULTUREAbout 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 roleTo undertake Open Space, Biodiversity, and Sports and Recreation maintenance using professional horticultural techniques in accordance with approved plans, policies and hours allocated.We are seeking passionate applicants that have a budding desire to contribute to the horticultural improvement and general maintenance of Council's parks, reserves, ovals and biodiversity gardens.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, biodiversity, parks, reserves and turf maintenance. You will have exceptional communication skills and sound organisational and time management abilities. You will be willing to embrace new technologies in relation to streamlining operations and ensuring efficiencies. To succeed in this role, you will have a:·         Certificate III in Horticulture and/or equivalent experience.·         Drivers licence and MR Truck licence;·         Work Zone Traffic Management Certification; and·         Competency in chainsaw use. You are accountable to complete work schedules and be responsible for the high standard expected within the City of Unley’s community .Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position. Applications close 4.00pm 29th 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 + 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 AUD Unley 5061

Team Member Horticulture

 

TEAM MEMBER HORTICULTURE

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

To undertake Open Space, Biodiversity, and Sports and Recreation maintenance using professional horticultural techniques in accordance with approved plans, policies and hours allocated.

We are seeking passionate applicants that have a budding desire to contribute to the horticultural improvement and general maintenance of Council's parks, reserves, ovals and biodiversity gardens.

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, biodiversity, parks, reserves and turf maintenance. You will have exceptional communication skills and sound organisational and time management abilities. You will be willing to embrace new technologies in relation to streamlining operations and ensuring efficiencies.

 

To succeed in this role, you will have a:

·         Certificate III in Horticulture and/or equivalent experience.

·         Drivers licence and MR Truck licence;

·         Work Zone Traffic Management Certification; and

·         Competency in chainsaw use.

 

You are accountable to complete work schedules and be responsible for the high standard expected within the City of Unley’s community .

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

Applications close 4.00pm 29th 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 + 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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