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 + 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 enjoyment of our community.

Responsibilities will include proactive maintenance works such as mowing, mulching, pruning, planting, weed control and playground inspections, as well as reactive and emergency works such as removal of fallen trees, litter collection, irrigation repairs, removal of branches and tree limbs and collection of illegally dumped waste (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 level 3 qualification in horticulture is 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
Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation whilst working under minimal supervision.
Reliable, punctual and self-motivated and commitment to provide a high level of customer service.

Job Requirements
National Criminal Record (Police) Clearance with no adverse findings
Department of Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Clearance
Class MR or greater Driver’s Licence
Work Zone Traffic Management Certificate
Be fit to undertake the inherent job requirements and the physical demands of the position

Benefits
Join a value-based organisation
Work a nine (9) day fortnight
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

Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Works Coordinator, Parks & Gardens, Wayne Bambrick on 8360 9008.

Applications close at 11:00pm on Sunday 15 February 2026.
Additional Information
Job Title / Number:
Team Member, Parks & Gardens (Job # qA197496)

Department:
Infrastructure & Major Projects

Type:
Full-Time

Location:
Glynde.

Supporting Document:
Position & Person Description

Application Close Date:
15/02/2026

Application Close Time:
11:00 PM

Contact Details
Position Title:
Works Coordinator, Parks & Gardens

Department:
Infrastructure & Major Projects

Name:
Wayne Bambrick

Phone:
8360 9008

Email:
wbambrick@npsp.sa.gov.au