- Full time, permanent role | $87,378 + super
- Income protection and journey insurance provided
- Lead an incredible team of 5 people
About the Opportunity
As the Leading Hand, Irrigation within the City Operations Program, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Adelaide’s Park Lands, gardens and streetscapes. This hands-on leadership role involves planning and scheduling work, operating specialised horticultural equipment, and coordinating irrigation systems for events. You’ll be instrumental in delivering high-quality horticultural outcomes that align with City of Adelaide standards and contribute to the ongoing beautification and sustainability of our city spaces.
In this role, you’ll lead a small team, supporting their development through training, supervision, and on-the-job guidance. Your focus will be on ensuring safe work practices, maintaining compliance with WHS legislation, and driving continuous improvement in turf quality and irrigation systems. You’ll also contribute to team morale and productivity, offering support and advice across teams while helping to shape a strong and inclusive workplace culture.
With a strong customer service orientation, you’ll liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, resolving issues and fostering collaboration. Your ability to identify innovative approaches, streamline processes, and manage resources effectively will help support the organisation’s strategic goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership skills while playing a hands-on role in enhancing the city’s natural and public spaces.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A formal qualification in Amenity Horticulture (Cert III or higher) and comprehensive knowledge in Irrigation and associated disciplines.
- Cold Water Plumbers Ticket.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Amenity/Horticultural/Irrigation construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience in managing/providing leadership to Horticultural work teams.
- Self-motivated, results oriented and able to initiate actions to ensure objectives are achieved.
About Us
Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!
The City Operations Program ensures our City’s assets, including streets, parks and other public spaces are attractive, clean, well presented and maintained so we all have a city to enjoy and be proud of.
At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.
For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Matthew Sexton on 08 8203 7484.
Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Matthew Sexton, Work Group Leader, Horticulture Services.
Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.
Applications close at 11.59pm, 15 June 2026.
Please be advised this is a full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Foreman Grade 4 Classification commencing at $87,378 + 12% superannuation.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and functional capacity assessment.
We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.
Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 [email protected] 