We are hiring and looking at getting a talent pool!

Grounds Person - Multiple Roles

Woolner, NT

Are you keen to rake it in? Leaves that is, not money!

If you have a green thumb and enjoy the fresh air, this may be the job for you.

Working @ City of Darwin benefits:

• Fashionable outfit - steel cap boots and hi vis uniform
• 6 weeks annual leave and 17.5% leave loading
• Monthly RDO and team BBQ's
• Good job security + 11.5% superannuation
• Full time position with regular set hours
• Career progression opportunities
• Training incentives
• And of course, joining a fantastic crew!

About YOU:

Assistant Grounds Person ($61,287.59 per year)

To be considered for this role you must:

• Hold and maintain a C Class Drivers licence

• Hold a General Construction Industry White Card

Grounds Person ($64,100.70 per year)

For appointment at this level, you must additionally hold:

• Aus Chem competencies
  • AHCCHM3007 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
  • AHCCHM304 - Transport and Store Chemicals
• Certificate II in Horticulture or equivalent qualification and/or a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience
• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence

Work Zone Traffic Management 2 & 3

Senior Grounds Person ($67,736.67 per year)

For appointment at this level, you must additionally hold:

• Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent qualification and/or a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience of coaching others in job skills
• Chainsaw competencies:
  • Fall trees manually - chainsaw basic
  • Trim and cut felled trees

Appointment is based on level of skill and experience.

For further information regarding these positions, please contact Tracy Bignell on 0419 946 849 during standard business hours.

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

We want to hear about YOU!

We are taking registrations of interest from reliable physically fit team players to join our city maintenance crews.

Multiple Grounds Person positions available - open advertisement - No Close Date!

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