Water Truck Operator
- Based in Woolner
- Free parking!
- $32.43 per hour
- Part-time temporary role until 28 November 2025
New role within City of Darwin Operations Parks & Reserves team!
About the Opportunity:
This part-time role of 20 hours per week requires you to actively participate in the delivery of cool, clean and green spaces across the Darwin municipality. The position is responsible for maintaining the health and appearance of public landscapes through the operation of a water truck, performing tasks like watering mapped areas, monitoring tree and plant health, applying liquid fertiliser and conducting daily checks on equipment.
If you are successful - you will:-
- Operate a water truck to water mapped areas within specified timeframes and standards
- Perform hand watering, establishment watering and applying liquid fertiliser
- Monitor the health of trees and plants being watered, reporting any damage, pest and diseases
- Perform basic tree and plant maintenance, when necessary
About YOU:
- Demonstrated knowledge or interest in monitoring the health of trees and plants
- Demonstrated well developed written and oral communication skills
- Able to work independently as well as the ability to work as part of a team with strong customer service values
You will have:
- Certificate II in Horticulture or equivalent qualification and/or a minimum of two years relevant horticulture experience
- Demonstrated experience in operating a water truck
- Medium Rigid (MR) Licence
- General Construction Industry - White Card
- Be available for morning shifts, starting at 4.00am
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 business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.
We accept applications only via our portal, please email us only if you have questions related to a role.
City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:
- Phone: (08) 8930 0689
- Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
Applications close (5 pm) on 6 August 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.
