Horticultural Tradesperson

**Horticultural Tradesperson** **-** **(**2400866**)**
- A great office unlike any other
- A place where the city is your canvas
- Full time, permanent opportunity

**About the Opportunity**

In these roles you will assist in the development and maintenance of the city’s squares, Park Lands, biodiversity sites, gardens, streetscapes, and associated facilities.

You will be a customer focussed, motivated, and energetic team member, that will work in a multi-disciplined environment, share in the team goals and be responsible for the delivery of high quality outcomes that contribute towards the Program goals and objectives.

Some of the day-to-day things you’ll be involved in are:

- Turf Maintenance.
- Rose and Perennial Garden Bed Maintenance.
- Irrigation maintenance.
- Playground inspections.
- Weed identification and treatment.

This is a great opportunity to have a genuine and visible impact on our beautiful city

**Why should I choose to be a Horticultural Tradesperson at the City of Adelaide?**

Instead of hearing it from us, here’s what our team have to say:

- Working for Adelaide Council, a capital city council allows you to be the best horticulturalist you can be, the opportunity to work in a number of different formal high profile gardens across Adelaide in a variety of teams gives you an ability to progress with your knowledge enabling you to be the best you can be. ~ Anthony, 20 years with CoA
- I have been working for Adelaide City Council for 15 years working in various parks and gardens but now currently working south side of the city including Veale gardens and the Himeji gardens. The opportunity to work in such beautiful, well-maintained natural spaces is rewarding and inspiring. Working at the Adelaide City Council offers many benefits that make it an attractive place to work as they offer good work-life balance with reasonable hours, job stability which has been helpful an understanding with raising my young family. I have met some amazing people along the way. ~ Shanna, 16 years with CoA
- I have been with the City of Adelaide since 2015 and started with the Parking and Information Team as a Parking Inspector. An opportunity presented itself to join Veale Gardens for Rose Pruning during Covid and I knew I had to change my career path. I love working outdoors and being outside in the fresh air and sunshine and that is where I feel the most alive. The City of Adelaide is a great place to work with amazing opportunities if you choose to further your career. Working in the Himeji Japanese Gardens is my highlight of my career, few opportunities present themselves to work in this beautiful feature Garden This is truly my happy place ~ Kellie, 9 years with CoA

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively liaise and engage with members of the public.
- Experience in providing advice and solutions to a range of general Horticultural issues.
- Relevant experience in Turf Management, and/or Horticultural maintenance.
- Experience/licensed in the operation of large and minor plant associated with Horticultural maintenance.
- A trade qualification in Horticulture.

**About Us**

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city

To find out how a role with City of Adelaide is able to impact the community, please watch this video here.

The City Operations Program ensures our City’s assets, including streets, parks and other public spaces are attractive, clean, well presented and maintained so we all have a city to enjoy and be proud of.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

**For Further Enquiries & How to Apply**

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Kevin Baker on 8203 7759.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Kevin Baker, Team Leader, Horticulture.

**Applications close at 11.59pm, 1 September 2024.**

Please be advised this is a full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the CSE Grade 5 Classification commencing at $72,335 + 11.5% superannuat