Alice Springs Town Council is an organisation shaping the future of this iconic central Australian town. We offer our 200+ team members across our three sites, opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a vibrant and culturally rich community. Our vision of a brighter future, a prosperous and cohesive community.
We aspire to be modern, inclusive and innovative, bridging divides and forging new paths. We want to bring our community together, to celebrate this unique place of gathering where the world meets the oldest living culture on Earth.
Our Values
Leadership – our culture, values and accountability are present throughout the organisation
Collaboration – we work in partnership and are better together
Trust – nothing is more important than the trust between the community and ourselves
Respect – we respect people and genuinely care
Authenticity – what we do rings true and we do what we say
Inclusion – we value all people to create a more equal world
Commitment – we consistently strive towards our mission
Determination – we endeavour to continuously improve
Job Description
The opportunity
We are seeking a Team Member – Ovals and Parks Maintenance to join the Ovals and Parks Maintenance Team within Municipal Services. This position is responsible for carrying out a range of horticultural activities specifically related to the maintenance of Council’s ovals, parks, and reserves. The role involves ensuring safety compliance while contributing to the upkeep of public spaces, including fertilising, mowing, trimming, edging, and tree pruning across ovals, parks, reserves, drains, verges, and laneways.
Your responsibilities include identifying and removing weeds, pests, and diseases using appropriate pesticides and herbicides; safely operating and maintaining machinery such as front deck mowers, edgers, and whipper-snippers; working independently while following instructions; maintaining accurate daily work records and promptly reporting any issues or required repairs to the team leader or supervisor; and demonstrating a professional attitude with respect for the general public and fellow Council employees
