Team Member City Operations - Gator (Weed Spraying) …, Davoren Park

**Full Time | Ongoing**

**76 hours worked across a 9-day fortnight**

**Classification: PFS2
- $71,737.67 ($36.30 per hour) + Superannuation**

Are you someone who enjoys practical outdoor work and wants to play a hands-on role in improving how our city looks and functions? Do you take pride in getting the job done safely, efficiently and with visible results? If you answered yes, we’d love to hear from you!

**About the Role**

This is a key hands-on position responsible for undertaking weed management activities across the City of Playford, primarily through the safe operation of Council’s Gator weed-spraying equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Delivering effective weed control using chemical, mechanical and manual methods across verges, gutters, medians, parks and open spaces.
- Operating Gator weed spraying equipment and other machinery safely and in accordance with procedures and safety standards.
- Undertaking minor horticultural work such as whipper snipping, edging, hedging and minor pruning.
- Working collaboratively across teams to ensure weed spraying aligns with broader city appearance and sustainability goals.

**About You**

You’re a reliable team player who enjoys outdoor work and takes pride in seeing the results of your efforts in the city around you. You’ll have an eye for detail, be proactive with safety, and bring a strong work ethic to the role.

You will possess:

- Experience in weed management and plant operation (e.g. spraying equipment, whipper snipping, and small plant).
- Knowledge of weed control techniques and chemical safety procedures.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- A current (unrestricted) MR Driver’s licence.
- Certificate of competency in:

- AHCCHM404
- Transport and Store Chemicals

For a full list of qualifications and experience, please refer to the Position Description.

**The Playford Employee Experience**

The City of Playford places the community at the heart of everything we do and are committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of the community we serve. We provide a supportive and cooperative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

A range of Employee benefits include:

- Commitment to flexible working conditions.
- Free income protection and journey insurance.
- Professional learning development opportunities; and
- Corporate discounts on gym memberships and Private Health Insurance.

**Ready to apply?**

Still have questions? Contact **Manager
- Support Services, Greg Wegund**on **0457 905 847**.

**Applications close at 12:00pm noon on Monday, 7 July 2025. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qmnt4