Horticulturist - Tree Maintenance

2 weeks ago

Kilburn, South Australia City of Port Adelaide Enfield Full time

This is a full-time permanent position.
Connecting people to deliver services to our community.


At the City of PAE, we work _Better Together _to deliver meaningful outcomes_, _we _Grow & Improve_ our work every day, to ensure we _Make a Difference _for our community.

Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture.

We are supportive, we take on challenges, seize opportunities, build great relationships and we are proud of what we deliver for our community.

We are connected

The City of PAE is committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of the community we serve.

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone's strengths.

We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.


Are you passionate about trees and dedicated to their care and maintenance? We are currently seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Arborist/Horticulturist to join our tree maintenance team.

If you have a deep understanding of arboriculture practices and love working outdoors, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.


Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Conduct tree pruning, trimming, and shaping according to industry standards and specifications.
  • Operate and maintain plant, equipment and tools associated with the duties of the position
  • Maintain a clean and safe worksite
  • Provide duties for council in support of council program

The successful applicant will have:

  • AQF Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture is essential
  • C Class Driver's license is essential
  • 35 years experience in a similar role
  • Experience in horticultural maintenance, use of machinery and irrigation
More information can be found in the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 5-6 position that has a current salary range of $ $ plus Super).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Tim Pudney on

Applications close at 5pm on 21 June 2023.


The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace. We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

**#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference

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