Team Member, Parks & Gardens
Role Description
Employment Opportunity
Infrastructure & Major Projects / City Services
Team Member, Parks & Gardens
• Great work-life balance – work a 9 Day Fortnight
• Join a value-based organisation with excellent working conditions
• Full-time permanent position
Annual salary starts from $72,543.22 - $76,656.32 + Statutory Superannuation
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.
The Role
Working in some of Adelaide’s most popular public open spaces, the Team Member, Parks & Gardens will undertake various activities to ensure the Council’s parks and reserves are maintained for the safety and enjoyment of our community.
Responsibilities will include:
• Programmed works such as mowing, mulching, pruning, planting, watering, weed control, litter collection (including illegally dumped waste and biowaste within reserves)
• Inspections and the cleaning and maintenance of fixed assets, such as park benches, barbecues and playgrounds
• Reactive and emergency works, such as assisting with removal of fallen trees, branches and limbs, dead animal collection, irrigation repairs and other duties as required
About You
To be successful in this position you will be a proactive and motivated individual who possess the following skills and experience:
• Certificate III in Horticulture (highly regarded)
• High level of knowledge of horticultural best practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a great team player
• General knowledge of the principles of Work Health & Safety
• Uses initiative and is self-motivated whilst working under minimal supervision
• Reliable and punctual with commitment to providing a high level of customer service
Job Requirements
• MR class or greater Driver’s Licence
• National Criminal Record (Police) Clearance with no adverse findings (or willing to obtain)
• Department of Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Be fit to undertake the inherent job requirements and physical demands of the position and willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment
Benefits
• Join a value-based organisation
• Work a nine (9) day fortnight
• Overtime and After Hours opportunities
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Financial study assistance and study leave available
• Excellent leave provisions – including annual leave loading & the ability to purchase additional leave each year
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Comprehensive income protection (illness, accident & injury)
• Healthy Lifestyles Program including annual skin cancer checks, flu injections and health checks
How to Apply
For more information, a copy of the job description can be found below.
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Works Coordinator, Parks & Gardens, Wayne Bambrick on 8360 9008.
When applying, please ensure your Cover Letter and CV are in one document.
Applications close at 4:00pm on Monday, 26 October 2026.
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Team Member, Parks & Gardens (Job # qA219406) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Infrastructure & Major Projects |
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Norwood, Payneham & St Peters. |
| Supporting Document: | Position Description |
| Application Close Date: | 26/10/2026 |
| Application Close Time: | 4:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Works Coordinator, Parks & Gardens |
|---|---|
| Department: | Infrastructure & Major Projects |
| Name: | Wayne Bambrick |
| Phone: | 83609008 |
| Email: | wbambrick@npsp.sa.gov.au |
