Parks And Gardens Team Member

Perks People Solutions; Berri; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Berri Barmera Council is seeking a practical, safety‑minded Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer based at the Berri Depot. You will perform varied outdoor work across parks, sports facilities and capital works, including special projects.

You will operate plant and machinery, maintain records, support community events and emergencies, and work well both independently and as part of a team. A nine‑day fortnight and training opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Practical, safety-focused approach; capable of working independently or in a team.
• Experience operating specialised plant and machinery with maintenance knowledge.
• Current SA Driver’s Licence (Class MR minimum).
• Construction Induction White Card.
• Relevant plant and machinery competencies.
• Workzone Traffic Management Accreditation and First Aid (or willing to obtain).
• Qualifications in horticulture, irrigation or civil works, and ChemCert or similar are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Parks, gardens and sport and recreation facility maintenance.
• Operating plant, machinery, tools and equipment.
• Supporting capital works and special projects.
• Completing minor equipment maintenance, plant records and timesheets.
• Assisting with community events and emergency activities when required.

Skills

Plant operation

Safety focused

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Class MR Driver's Licence

Construction Induction White Card

Workzone Traffic Management Accreditation

First Aid Certification

Horticulture / Irrigation / Civil works qualification

ChemCert or equivalent certification

Job description

Our Client

Berri Barmera Council supports a vibrant Riverland community surrounded by the Murray River, a thriving agricultural community complemented by an exceptional regional lifestyle.

The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, Parks and Gardens, you will undertake varied work across parks and gardens maintenance, sport and recreation facility maintenance, capital works and special projects from our Berri Depot.

Responsibilities include:

• Parks, gardens and sport and recreation facility maintenance.
• Operating plant, machinery, tools and equipment.
• Supporting capital works and special projects.
• Completing minor equipment maintenance, plant records and timesheets.
• Assisting with community events and emergency activities when required.

About You

You will be practical, safety-focused and comfortable working independently and as part of a team. You will have:

• Demonstrated ability to operate specialised plant and machinery, with sound knowledge of its operation, maintenance and minor repair.
• A current SA Driver’s Licence (Class MR minimum).
• A Construction Induction White Card.
• Relevant plant and machinery competencies.
• Workzone Traffic Management Accreditation and First Aid, or willingness to obtain them.
• Qualifications in horticulture, irrigation or civil works (or demonstrated plant and machinery experience) and ChemCert or similar certification will be highly regarded.

In Return

• Permanent, full-time position.
• A nine-day fortnight.
• Varied outdoor work across the council.
• Further training and professional development opportunities.