Leading Worker, Horticulture

7 days ago

Golden Grove, South Australia City of Tea Tree Gully Full time $44,000 - $93,600 per year

Applications to be submitted via the City of Tea Tree Gully Careers site.

About the position

Reporting to Team Leader Horticulture, the Leading Worker Horticulture is responsible for the safe and professional delivery of programmed and reactive works aligned to Field Services Maintenance Service Level programs for open space assets across the city through the day to day on site supervision of activities undertaken by Field Officers.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervision for on site work undertaken by Field Officers and contractors, ensuring that assigned work is completed on schedule, appropriate records of each job are undertaken, and Work Health and Safety requirements and relevant standards are complied with.
  • As the key site contact, liaise with the community and maintain, monitor and report on Council's appearance of open spaces and assets.
  • Report to the Team Leader the team's performance standards with regard to work quality, work, health and safety compliance and behaviour aligned to Council's values.
  • Work with other departments and/or teams to deliver assigned and reactive work.
  • Mentor and coach new team members including trainees.

Leading Worker Horticulture - Position Description

About you

The successful applicant will have:

  • Certificate III Horticulture
  • Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) / Work Zone Traffic Management (WZTM)
  • MR Licence, or willingness to obtain
  • Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
  • Loader ticket, or willingness to obtain
  • Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and police check.
Why work for us

A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page for more information.

Apply today

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Salary range is between $75,689 and $76,911 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 2 October 2025. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Willox at

Applications to be submitted via the City of Tea Tree Gully Careers site.

Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.

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