Horticultural Maintenance Worker

At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, we take pride in creating welcoming, clean and green places where people love to be. We’re looking for a Golf Course Horticultural Maintenance Worker to join our Parks and Gardens - Active Turf Team, someone who brings the right behaviours, growth mindset and can-do-attitude to help care for our parks, gardens and sporting grounds.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position.

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 

This role is part of a team responsible for maintaining the City’s 3 golf courses (Regency Park Golf Course, Valley View Golf Course and Glanville Golf Course). The role is hands‑on and community‑facing. You’ll work outdoors as part of a supportive team to provide high quality outcomes for the community.

About You 

• Experience working on and maintaining golf courses is essential.
• AQF Certificate III in Turf Management is desirable.
• You hold a current Australian driver’s license; MR license is desirable.
• You communicate clearly, listen and engage positively with members of the public, contractors and colleagues.
• You take pride in delivering high‑quality outcomes and understand that your work directly impacts how people experience their city every day.
• You’re approachable, cooperative and contribute positively to a team culture where people support one another and get the job done safely.
• You think ahead, adapt to changing conditions (including weather events) and make considered decisions in the field.
• Your reliable and all interactions are respectful.

More information can be found in the Position Description located below. 

This is a Grade 1-3 position (depending on qualification) which has a current salary range of $84,128 - $88,018 per annum plus Super.

At PAE, our values guide us to work together, strive for improvement, and make a positive impact in our community. We seek people who share these values. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference.                 

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

Apply Now 

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  

Applications close 10pm 12 April 2026

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Andrew Smithson, Active Turf Team Leader, on 0439 839 812 or andrew.smithson@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.

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.