Full Time | Ongoing
Salary Ragne $73,851.07 - $78,077.57 + Superannuation
If you enjoy working outdoors, care about environmental outcomes, and want to play an active role in keeping our city safe, healthy and well presented, this could be the role for you.
Our Pest and Weed Technicians play a key role in managing weeds and pests across public spaces – helping protect Council assets, biodiversity and community amenity. We're looking for someone who brings technical capability and a positive, team focused attitude, and who takes pride in doing meaningful work for the community.
About the role
As a Pest and Weed Technician, you'll deliver proactive and responsive weed and pest management services across the city.
Your work will include identifying and treating weeds and pests across verges, medians, reserves, ovals, road corridors and firebreaks, using a mix of chemical, mechanical and manual control methods. You'll conduct site inspections, monitor treatment effectiveness, help manage declared pest plants, and work closely with other City Operations teams and Biodiversity Officers.
This is a varied, handson role that balances technical expertise with practical field work. You may also support other City Operations teams during peak periods, making teamwork, adaptability and communication essential.
About you
You care about environmental outcomes and enjoy practical, outdoor work that makes a visible difference.
You'll ideally bring a background in weed and pest management, land management or a similar field, along with the relevant licences or willingness to obtain them. Just as importantly, you're someone who works safely, communicates well, and contributes positively to team culture.
You're someone who:
* Takes pride in quality work and environmental responsibility
* Works safely and confidently with chemicals and equipment
* Uses initiative to identify emerging issues and risks
* Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others
* Is comfortable working outdoors in a range of conditions
A Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management and experience in declared weed identification, chemical application, or working in a council or land management environment will be highly regarded.
What we offer
* Ongoing, full-time work with a great mix of stability and flexibility to help balance life outside work
* Competitive pay with superannuation and employee benefits, including free income protection and journey insurance
* Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills over time
* Supportive team environment where your work genuinely makes a difference to the local community
Submit your application by clicking the Apply Now button. Please include your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability. If you would like further information, please contact Greg Wegund, Manager – Support Services on08 8256 0407 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close at 12pm on Friday, 1 May 2026.
The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.
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