Tree Planting Team Member

Who we are

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.

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.

• The Corporate Development Department provides strategic services that influence the organisation's future direction and operational excellence.

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

What we offer

• State-of-the-art Operations Centre is 25 minutes from the CBD with excellent rail and road connections.
• Modern and positive work environments.
• Free car parking.
• Flexible work options.
• Nine-day fortnight.
• Annual pay rises.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including skin checks, health assessments, flu vaccinations and an employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.

The role

Be part of our Tree Planting team, delivering safe, high-quality services to keep our community's trees healthy and well-managed. This hands-on role offers varied work from pruning and removals to storm response while working collaboratively and supporting team leaders to meet Council standards

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of motivation and enthusiasm, a strong commitment to safe work practices, be a team player, and have good problem-solving abilities will be highly regarded.

Specialist Skills, Required Knowledge and Conditions:

• Qualifications Certificate III or equivalent in Horticulture with experience in Arboriculture/ Horticulture
  • Candidates with a Certificate III in Horticulture will be paid at Grade 2.
  • Candidates with recognised work history in the horticulture industry but no Certificate III will be paid at Grade 1.
• Truck Licence - minimum MR

Read the Position Description.

Eligibility

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

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.

Contact us

All enquiries can be made to Nigel John Team Leader Arboriculture & Streetscapes on *****@salisbury.sa.gov.au

Applications close 5pm, Friday 14 August 2026.