Parks and Gardens Worker – Turf Maintenance / Slasher Operator

Permanent Full Time role

$73,851

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community? We have an exciting opportunity for individuals who are dedicated to grassroots engagement and take pride in maintaining essential infrastructure, and the creation and maintenance of liveable and vibrant spaces. Your role in our Parks and Gardens team will be an essential part of shaping a brighter future for Alexandrina Council’s residents.

About Us

At Alexandrina Council we’re all about the people – our team, our elected body and our community. We support hybrid working arrangements and we’re working hard towards creating an environment so good, you won’t want to work from home.

You'll be working in the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula region – just a scenic one-hour drive from the CBD.

We acknowledge and respect our past, empower each other to positively impact the future, collaborate as a team to deliver results for our community, and have fun on the journey.

If your share our core values – RESPECT, EMPOWERED, FUN, IMPACT, TEAMWORK – we could be the perfect fit for you.

About the Role

The role, reporting to the Group Leaders Parks and Gardens, will be suited for an individual with experience in Slasher Operations and Turf Maintenance Fields. What matters most to us though, is your passion for the local community, your dedication to creating vibrant spaces, and your commitment to making a difference. Attitude is everything!

The Parks and Gardens Worker - Turf will also be responsible for;

• Operating Council’s gardening equipment and deliver the maintenance and development of Council’s parks, gardens, street trees and reserves to maintenance standards and intervention levels
• Be customer focused and work independently towards resolutions of work outcomes
• Participating in, and administering strong Work, Health and Safety policies and procedures
• To undertake the mowing/maintenance of natural areas, roadsides, parks & gardens
• Assist in the maintenance and planting of revegetation area.
• Assist in the delivery of the roadside slashing and maintenance program
• To operate tractor slasher and mowing plant & equipment
• Assist in the delivery of Council’s Woody Weed Control program
• Participate in the tree maintenance team when required in accordance with Councils specifications and guidelines for tree works
• To communicate with the general public in a professional and courteous manner

About You

Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community? Do you envision vibrant, welcoming spaces that enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated Field Services team at the Council, where you can play an integral role in shaping and enhancing the environment we live in by maintaining dynamic parks and open spaces. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to projects that directly impact the lives of our community members.

Essential criteria

• Experience in operation and maintenance of large tractors, slashers, mowing decks
• Truck (MR) licence
• Level 3 in Horticulture Certificate, or demonstrated knowledge and experience
• White card
• Chainsaw certificate
• Experience in safe operation of plant & equipment
• Experience in relevant aspects of horticulture and arboriculture work
• Experience in Landscaping related works
• Experience in target pruning of trees.
• Experience of working in a team environment.
• Experience in prioritising own workload
• Work-zone Traffic Management Certification

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Local Government
• First Aid / CPR training

Why Join Us

• Permanent role: With stability and growth opportunities
• 9 Day Fortnight: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters – we've got you covered.
• Annual Health and Skin Checks: Because we care about you, inside and out.
• Great Team Environment: Work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Income Protection: Your health is important to us

Are you ready to join a progressive, fast-growing council and be part of an innovative team? Click ‘apply now’ and attach a resume and cover letter.

Applications close Wednesday 19 March 2025 5pm

Click here to view the Position Information Document

For a confidential chat about the role or what it's like to be a part of the Alexandrina Team, please contact Chris Norris - Supervisor Parks and Gardens on 0419 671 127

Alexandrina Council embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy policies.