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 + 12% 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:

Certificate II in Horticulture or equivalent qualification and/or a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience

Medium Rigid (MR) Licence

Aus Chem competencies

AHCCHM3007 – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases

AHCCHM304 - Transport and Store Chemicals

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

Medium Rigid (MR) Licence

Aus Chem competencies

AHCCHM3007 – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases

AHCCHM304 - Transport and Store Chemicals

Work Zone Traffic Management 2 & 3

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 Lisa Spann on 04•• ••• 986 during standard business hours.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (08) •••• •689

Email: ••••@darwin.nt.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

We want to hear about YOU! Applications close Friday 14 August 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 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.