Horticultural Maintenance Worker

Are you someone who loves being outdoors, takes pride in creating beautiful spaces, and enjoys working with your hands? This is your chance to turn your passion for the outdoors into a meaningful career, shaping the places our community loves.Join our Biodiversity and Urban Greening team! We’re seeking a motivated Horticultural Maintenance Worker to support our tree‑planting and watering programs, helping our gardens, streetscapes, and reserves thrive.This is a permanent full-time position.About Us At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we’re building a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.Our focus is on community, our economy, environmental sustainability and building high-quality places for people to enjoy. We’re on an ambitious trajectory, but our organisation is up for the challenge. At PAE, we’re involved in all sorts of things - major construction through to environmental management, organising events, social infrastructure planning and library services. We are proud of offering a wide range of accessible services and programs to our community.You don’t need experience in local government for this role – we’re looking for transferrable skills and a great attitude!Now’s a great time to be part of PAE.About the Role As a Horticultural Maintenance Worker, you’ll play a key role in keeping our city clean, green, and vibrant. You’ll help deliver high‑quality horticultural maintenance across parks, gardens, reserves and sporting grounds, ensuring these spaces are safe, attractive, and welcoming for everyone.Works with the tree planting Group Leader to implement the tree establishment programAssists with the daily activities of the tree planting team which could include, scoping of pre-planting works, arranging of planting resources and materials, tree planting, formative pruning and tree watering programsParticipates in the maintenance of feature Streetscapes and Biodiversity reserves, to ensure that ‘Open Space’ areas are well presented for the enjoyment of our communityMaintains City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s street tree assets, streetscapes and natural reserve areasAbout You You hold an AQF Cert III in Horticulture or an AQF Certificate III Conservation and Ecosystem Management is desirable. MR Truck license (or willingness to obtain).You bring energy, initiative and a can‑do attitude to every job.You work well with others, share information openly and build strong, respectful relationships.You stay steady under pressure, adapt to changing conditions and deliver safe, high‑quality work.You thrive in different work styles, you love being part of a team, but you’re just as comfortable working solo. For six months you’ll be hands‑on with the team, and for the other six you’ll take the lead independently in the watering truck.More information can be found in the Position Description located below. This is a Grade 1-4 position (depending on qualification) which has a current salary range of $85,454 - $86,584 (plus Super).At PAE, our values guide us to work together, strive for improvement, and make a positive impact in our community. We seek people who share these values. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference.                  We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Apply Now To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  Applications close 10pm 25 March 2026Confidential enquiries can be directed to Peter Gehling, Biodiversity and Urban Greening Leader, on 0429 017 573 or peter.gehling@cityofpae.sa.gov.au. We’re committed to an accessible, inclusive workplace and welcome discussions about any adjustments you may need. The City of PAE is located on Kaurna Country. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and extend our respect to custodians and Elders who have passed, those amongst us and those emerging. Benefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Kilburn 5084

Horticultural Maintenance Worker

Are you someone who loves being outdoors, takes pride in creating beautiful spaces, and enjoys working with your hands? This is your chance to turn your passion for the outdoors into a meaningful career, shaping the places our community loves.

Join our Biodiversity and Urban Greening team! We’re seeking a motivated Horticultural Maintenance Worker to support our tree‑planting and watering programs, helping our gardens, streetscapes, and reserves thrive.

This is a permanent full-time position.

About Us 

At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we’re building a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

Our focus is on community, our economy, environmental sustainability and building high-quality places for people to enjoy. We’re on an ambitious trajectory, but our organisation is up for the challenge.

At PAE, we’re involved in all sorts of things - major construction through to environmental management, organising events, social infrastructure planning and library services. We are proud of offering a wide range of accessible services and programs to our community.

You don’t need experience in local government for this role – we’re looking for transferrable skills and a great attitude!

Now’s a great time to be part of PAE.

About the Role 

As a Horticultural Maintenance Worker, you’ll play a key role in keeping our city clean, green, and vibrant. You’ll help deliver high‑quality horticultural maintenance across parks, gardens, reserves and sporting grounds, ensuring these spaces are safe, attractive, and welcoming for everyone.

  • Works with the tree planting Group Leader to implement the tree establishment program
  • Assists with the daily activities of the tree planting team which could include, scoping of pre-planting works, arranging of planting resources and materials, tree planting, formative pruning and tree watering programs
  • Participates in the maintenance of feature Streetscapes and Biodiversity reserves, to ensure that ‘Open Space’ areas are well presented for the enjoyment of our community
  • Maintains City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s street tree assets, streetscapes and natural reserve areas

About You 

  • You hold an AQF Cert III in Horticulture or an AQF Certificate III Conservation and Ecosystem Management is desirable. 
  • MR Truck license (or willingness to obtain).
  • You bring energy, initiative and a can‑do attitude to every job.
  • You work well with others, share information openly and build strong, respectful relationships.
  • You stay steady under pressure, adapt to changing conditions and deliver safe, high‑quality work.
  • You thrive in different work styles, you love being part of a team, but you’re just as comfortable working solo. For six months you’ll be hands‑on with the team, and for the other six you’ll take the lead independently in the watering truck.

More information can be found in the Position Description located below. 

This is a Grade 1-4 position (depending on qualification) which has a current salary range of $85,454 - $86,584 (plus Super).

At PAE, our values guide us to work together, strive for improvement, and make a positive impact in our community. We seek people who share these values. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference.                 

We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply Now 

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  

Applications close 10pm 25 March 2026

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Peter Gehling, Biodiversity and Urban Greening Leader, on 0429 017 573 or peter.gehling@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.

We’re committed to an accessible, inclusive workplace and welcome discussions about any adjustments you may need.

The City of PAE is located on Kaurna Country. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and extend our respect to custodians and Elders who have passed, those amongst us and those emerging.

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