Work Group Leader, Horticulture

• Full time, permanent role
• Multiple positions
• $116,741 + 12% super | Lead a team of approx. 25

About the Opportunity

The Workgroup Leader, Horticulture plays a key role in shaping how our city’s green spaces are cared for and enjoyed by the community. Sitting within the City Operations Program, this role supports the day-to-day coordination of Horticultural maintenance across Adelaide, helping our teams deliver safe, high-quality and well-planned services.

You’ll work closely with the Horticulture teams to guide daily operations, support workflows, and ensure resources are allocated effectively. Much of the role centres on bringing people together, connecting specialist knowledge with practical processes, sharing advice with leaders, and helping your team build the capability and confidence to deliver great outcomes.

This position also contributes to broader program planning by supporting the Team Leader, Horticulture and the Manager, City Presentation. You’ll play an important part in improving systems, responding to customer needs, managing risk, and ensuring our work aligns with organisational guidelines, legislation, and community expectations.

A strong focus on collaboration, communication, and coaching is essential. The Workgroup Leader creates an environment where people feel supported to grow, where safety and wellbeing are part of everyday practice, and where continuous improvement helps teams deliver their best work for the city.

At its core, this role is about leading people, supporting capability, and helping our Horticulture teams deliver services that contribute to a vibrant, green and well-maintained Adelaide.

To view the position description, please click here.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Diploma in Horticulture and/or substantial experience in a relevant field.
• Sound knowledge and experience in managing a diverse range of Horticultural functions provided by the City of Adelaide. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage people effectively, coordinating work and resources across complex projects while building team capability and driving high performance.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, managing, and delivering projects on time and within budget, including scoping, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively liaise and engage with members of the public and community groups.

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!

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 Matt Jorgensen on 08 8203 7909.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Matt Jorgensen, Team Leader, Horticulture.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 18 January 2026.

Please be advised this is a full time, permanent role with a starting salary at the Salaried Level 7 Classification commencing at $116,741 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

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 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au