• $73,789.13 per year plus superannuation
• Permanent | Full-time position
• Rostered Days Off Scheme

​Do you enjoy working outdoor and have a passion for horticulture? Come join us!

We have a full-time opportunity for an experienced Greening Officer to join the Parks & Reserves team at our Operations facility in Winnellie.

The Greening Officer will report to the Coordinator Parks & Reserves who'll get the works going in the right direction. The Greening Officer is responsible for the delivery of actions relating to the Greening Darwin Strategy as they relate to the Parks and Reserves section. These actions include proactive and reactive tree planting programs, community engagement activities such as the Native Plant Giveaway program and Gardens for Wildlife Program and the procurement and production of tree stock to support those programs.

Sound horticultural skills and experience including nursery work, project management experience, an ability to work professionally and efficiently in a small team and motivation for the greening work Council is doing is necessary for this role.

To be successful in the role you:

• Cert III in Arboriculture/Horticulture or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of three (3) years related work experience
• General Construction Industry - White Card
• Aus Chem (competencies below)
• AHCCHM3007 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
• AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals
• Demonstrate project delivery skills
• First Aid Certificate (including CPR and Basic Emergency) or ability to obtain pre-employment
• MR Licence or ability to obtain within 6 months
• C Class Driver licence

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.

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 on 0419 946 849 during business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• Phone: (08) 8930 0689
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au

The vacancy closes at 5 pm 8 April 2025

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.