Leading Worker, Parks & Gardens
Role Description
• Excellent Parks & Gardens leadership role with growth opportunities
• Join a friendly organisation with great working conditions
• A culture of excellence, integrity and working together
Annual Salary $67,000 to $68,500 + Statutory Superannuation and Income Protection (Illness, Accident & Journey)
Apply your leadership and horticultural skills working in some of Adelaide’s most popular public open spaces for the enjoyment of our community.
The Role
This hands-on role will lead the Parks & Gardens Team and assist the Works Coordinator with the preparation and delivery of daily work plans and programs while undertaking a variety of tasks associated with Parks & Gardens maintenance.
Tasks include irrigation testing and repairs, playground inspections, reports and repairs as well as garden maintenance, such as mowing, weeding, mulching, planting, watering, fertilising and cleaning while leading a small team of highly skilled Team Members.
You will be supported in a safe working environment, which has well-established processes, practices and knowledge.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be a pro-active team player who takes pride in the work they do and possess the following skills and experience:
• Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture (essential)
• Current Drivers licence (essential)
• MR Truck Licence (essential)
• Work Zone Traffic Management Certificate (essential)
• Demonstrated experience leading and overseeing a team
• Ability to undertake direction and communicate information and instructions effectively to the team
• Experience managing work sites safely, to timelines and within budget
• High-standards of work and an excellent work ethic
• Enjoys working with others in a positive manner to achieve high quality outcomes
Your experience within the horticultural or arboriculture industry and Certificate level qualifications in horticulture, arboriculture and leadership will be highly regarded.
For more information, a copy of the job description and to apply on line, please visit www.npsp.sa.gov.au
Specific enquiries should be directed to the Council’s Works Coordinator, Parks & Gardens, Wayne Bambrick on 8360 9008.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 21 October 2022.
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Leading Worker, Parks & Gardens (Job # qA102196) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Urban Services, City Services |
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: |
Glynde. Note: Will be required to work at various locations throughout the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 21/10/2022 |
| Application Close Time: | 5:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Works Coordinator, Parks & Gardens |
|---|---|
| Department: | Urban Services, City Services |
| Name: | Wayne Bambrick |
| Phone: | 8360 9008 |
| Email: | WBambrick@npsp.sa.gov.au |
