Job Description

Who We Are

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The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects.

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Who We Are

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The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects.

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The City Infrastructure Department delivers asset management, capital works, and maintenance programs, as well as oversees lease management for local community and sporting clubs, and security and civil compliance functions.

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Join us and see the positive impact of your work can make.

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About The Role

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The City of Salisbury is seeking a motivated and hardworking Feature Landscape Team Member to join the Parks and Landscape team within City Infrastructure.

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Reporting to the Coordinator Parks and Landscape, you will play an important role in maintaining and enhancing Council's parks, reserves and landscaped areas. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will undertake a variety of landscape maintenance activities to ensure our open spaces remain safe, attractive and enjoyable for residents and visitors.

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Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

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- Undertake general parks and landscape maintenance activities, including mowing, turf maintenance and weed control.
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- Carry out tree planting,



tree watering and pruning activities.
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- Assist with the maintenance of tracks, reserves and landscaped areas.
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- Operate plant, machinery and equipment safely and effectively, including ride-on mowers.
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- Undertake litter collection and general amenity maintenance duties.
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- Raise and report infrastructure defects identified during maintenance activities.
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- Maintain accurate records of work completed, labour, materials and equipment used.
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- Assist with seasonal maintenance programs and landscape improvement projects.
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- Erect temporary signage in accordance with approved traffic management requirements.
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- Contribute to a safe, collaborative and customer-focused team environment.
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About You

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You are a reliable and safety-focused team member who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality parks and landscape environments. You have experience operating landscape maintenance equipment, enjoy working as part of a team and are committed to delivering excellent outcomes for the community.

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You Will Also Have

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- Current Class C Driver's Licence.
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- Experience undertaking parks and landscape maintenance activities.
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- Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and safe work practices.
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- Experience operating landscape maintenance plant and equipment.
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- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow work programs.
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- Robust communication and customer service skills.
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- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
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- Ability to use technology to record and access work information.
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- MR Driver's Licence (desirable).
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- Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent qualification (desirable).
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- Work Zone Traffic Management Certificate (desirable).
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- Experience operating front deck mowers, chainsaws or similar landscape equipment (desirable).
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What We Offer

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- State-of-the-art Operations Centre is 25 minutes from the CBD with excellent rail and road connections.
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- Modern and positive work environments.
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- Free onsite car parking.
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- Nine-day fortnight, RDO every second Monday.
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- PPE, tools and uniforms provided.
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- Annual pay rises.
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- Health and wellbeing programs, including skin checks, health assessments, flu vaccinations and an employee assistance program.
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- Professional development opportunities.
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Read the [Position Description].

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Eligibility

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A pre-employment functional medical, inclusive of drug and alcohol testing, is a requirement of the recruitment and selection process.

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People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

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Contact us

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All enquiries can be made to [email protected]

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Applications close 9:00am, 9 September 2026.

📌 Feature Landscape Team Member (Salisbury)
🏢 City of Salisbury, South Australia
📍 Salisbury