Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician - Multiple Levels

• Two full-time, permanent positions available
• Appointment level based on your skills and experience
• 6-weeks annual leave
• Rewarding role within local government

We have two positions available in our Irrigation team focussing on the installation, management and maintenance of City of Darwin's controlled irrigation systems to ensure our parks and open spaces are well maintained, while sustainably managing water use.

Your efficiency will be important in ensuring tasks are undertaken within daily and weekly schedules. It will be crucial to proactively participate and engage to ensure you develop skills in relation to the Council's telemetric irrigation systems.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $61,287.59 -

$67,736.67 per annum, negotiable based on experience, plus superannuation 12%. As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program, district allowance and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

Level 1A

• General Construction Industry - White Card
• C Class Drivers Licence - ability to obtain MR (18 - 24 months)

Level 1

• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence
• Certificate II in Irrigation or equivalent qualification and / or minimum of 2 (two) years relevant experience in commercial irrigation systems

Level 2:

• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence
• General Construction White Card
• Certificate III in Irrigation or equivalent qualification and / or minimum of 3 (three) years relevant experience in commercial irrigation systems
• Work Zone Traffic Management 2 & 3
• Demonstrated experience of coaching others in job skills

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Tracy Bignell, Executive Manager Operations on 0419 946 849 during standard working hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

We accept applications only via our portal, and we only contact shortlisted applicants.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0689
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

This vacancy closes at 5 pm on 01 May 2026.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment