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 seek an experienced Supervisor of Horticulture to oversee and manage a range of horticulture activities within the Works Depot team, under the general direction of the Senior Supervisor of Parks and Gardens.
Your responsibilities will included overseeing and supervising a range of activities undertaken by the Horticulture, Tree Care, and Green Infrastructure teams, contributing to the departmental planning process, including technical advice, resource planning, project development, and staffing issues, and performing after hours On-Call duties as required from a rotational roster.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a similar environment.
Extensive experience in a range of Parks and Gardens operations, including horticulture, tree care, and green infrastructure.
Ability to lead a work team.
Ability to assist with Parks & Gardens operational issues and strategic planning, including keeping accurate work records.
Ability to perform ‘on call’ duties and attend to after-hours call outs when acting in the Supervisor Parks and Gardens position.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and interpret reports, work plans, and carry out electronic business correspondence.
Be physically fit with the ability to work safely within WHS&W procedures in a manual environment.
Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Council’s Code of Conduct and cooperate with the general public.
Current MR Class License to be able to drive in the Northern Territory.
Proven ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload, while effectively balancing priorities and competing priorities.
Strong technical skills, with proven ability to adapt to a wide range of diverse work scenarios.
Experience with MS Office, Outlook, and basic IT functions
Demonstrated experience leading and delivering positive outcomes in other organisations.
Our Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, Council offers the following benefits:
15% On-call allowance
Six weeks annual leave
15 days personal leave
Paid Domestic and Family Violence leave
Cultural/ceremonial leave
Training and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Up to 11.5% superannuation (increasing to 12% on 1 July 2025)
Relocation assistance for eligible positions
In-house health and wellbeing program
Employee Assistance Program
Free admission to the Alice Springs Aquatic Leisure Centre
For more information about this role, please contact Steward Webb at SWebb@astc.nt.gov.au or 049105752.
