Parks and Playground Maintenance

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia City of Mitcham Council Full time $78,066 - $83,812 per year

Parks and Playground Maintenance

Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity

Salary Range - $78,066 - $83,912 plus superannuation

About Us

Your success is reflected in ours. We are committed to being a place people choose to work. We are a values-based organisation and pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace where the backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us to forge strong connections with our community, to innovate and make better decisions.

At the City of Mitcham, we offer:

  • A positive safety culture environment where identification of workplace hazards is encouraged and rewarded.
  • Learning and Development Opportunities to help you grow.
  • Employee Assistance programs are available to all employees and their families.
  • Employee well-being programs.
  • Paid parental leave and other flexible work options.

The Role

The Parks and Playground Maintenance position is responsible for using sound horticultural principles and standards to efficiently establish, preserve, and maintain the amenity of the Council area, while delivering functional and aesthetically pleasing areas of high quality for the convenience, benefit, and safety of the public.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • A Certificate III in Horticulture/Greenkeeping;
  • An MR Truck Licence;
  • Chainsaw, tractor and skid steer/loader tickets;
  • Certificate in Work Zone Traffic Management;
  • Experience in the safe use, maintenance and operation of power tools, machinery and equipment;
  • Extensive knowledge of plant and weed identification; and
  • Proficient computer literacy skills, including the use of desktop computers, tablets and smartphones.

The Reward

This is your opportunity to be part of a business with a passionate focus on customers and quality services.  If you are ready to bring your skills and experience to a challenging and highly rewarding sector, this opportunity could be for you.

To Apply

Please click on the appropriate link and provide a Resume and a Cover Letter.  For a confidential discussion please contact Simon Ruminski, Team Leader Reserve & Sports Ground Maintenance on

Applications close Thursday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm

Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, People with Disability and People from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

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