Horticulturist

City of Port Adelaide Enfield; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is seeking a passionate Horticulturist to join the Passive Reserves Team in Adelaide. This Full-Time Permanent role focuses on maintaining parks and reserves, mentoring colleagues, and applying horticultural expertise to complex tasks.

You will operate machinery and vehicles, contribute to safety during extreme weather, and build strong relationships with the community while delivering practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Horticulture.
• Current C Class and MR Driver's Licence.
• 3 years or more experience in horticultural maintenance, irrigation systems and machinery operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the maintenance of parks, gardens and passive reserves.
• Apply your horticultural expertise to complex maintenance activities.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.
• Operate a variety of plant, equipment and vehicles.
• Contribute to community safety during extreme weather events.
• Work across diverse landscapes while helping protect our natural and heritage environments.
• Build positive relationships with community members and stakeholder.
• Take ownership of customer requests and deliver practical solutions.

Skills

Horticultural maintenance

Irrigation systems

Machinery operation

Education

Certificate III or higher in Horticulture

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Plant and equipment operation

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate Horticulturist to join our Passive Reserves Team and help care for some of our community's most valued green spaces.This is more than a maintenance role. It's an opportunity to contribute to a cleaner, safer and greener city while working alongside a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration and community outcomes.This is a Full-Time Permanent role.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

Every day brings something different. From maintaining parks and reserves to mentoring others and responding to community needs, you'll play a key role in ensuring our open spaces remain safe, attractive and enjoyable for everyone.You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and participate in the maintenance of parks, gardens and passive reserves
• Apply your horticultural expertise to complex maintenance activities
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members
• Operate a variety of plant, equipment and vehicles
• Contribute to community safety during extreme weather events
• Work across diverse landscapes while helping protect our natural and heritage environments
• Build positive relationships with community members and stakeholder
• Take ownership of customer requests and deliver practical solutions

About You

You're a proactive and customer-focused individual who leads by example and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes for the community. You thrive in a collaborative team environment, build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, and use sound judgement, initiative and innovative thinking to solve problems and achieve results.You embrace continuous learning, adapt confidently to new technologies and ways of working, and demonstrate the flexibility, curiosity and professionalism needed to contribute to a positive workplace culture.

You’ll bring:

• Certificate III or higher in Horticulture
• Current C Class and MR Driver's Licence
• 3 years or more experience in horticultural maintenance, irrigation systems and machinery operation

More information can be found in the Position Description located below. This position is classified at Grade 5-6 with a current salary range of $90,320 - $91,459 per annum plus superannuation.

Benefits of Working at PAE

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

Position Description

Applications close 10:00pm on Thursday 5 November 2026 Confidential enquiries can be directed to Shay Wilkinson, Passive Reserves Team Leader, 0418 754 374 or [e-mail] 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.