In addition to competitive salaries, Council offers the following benefits:
Paid Domestic and Family Violence leave
Cultural/ceremonial leave
Training and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Superannuation
In-house health and wellbeing program
Employee Assistance Program
Free admission to the Alice Springs Aquatic Leisure Centre
Who we Are and our Values
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.
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
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a motivated team member to help maintain our ovals, parks, and public spaces. In this role, you will carry out mowing, turf care, fertilising, spraying, and general grounds maintenance, while operating machinery such as tractor mowers, gang mowers, and spray rigs safely. You will keep accurate work records, report any issues, and work well both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate follows safety procedures, respects workplace diversity, and contributes to a positive and inclusive environment. This is a hands-on role where you can make a real difference to the community’s outdoor spaces.
Bring your hands-on skills and passion for outdoor work to our team! In this role, you will help maintain ovals, parks, and public spaces through mowing, turf care, spraying, slashing, fertilising, and general landscaping. You will safely operate and maintain machinery like tractor mowers, gang mowers, and spray rigs, keeping work records and reporting any issues. You work well independently and as part of a team, follow safety procedures, and enjoy being outdoors in all weather. If you take pride in creating great public spaces, enjoy practical work, and thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment, this is the perfect role for you!
Must Have: Current Northern Territory Medium Rigid (MR) Class driver's licence, Current National Criminal History Check (less than 6 months old).
lease note: A current National Police Clearance, issued within the last six (6) months, is an essential requirement for this position. Applicants must obtain this at their own expense, as reimbursement will not be provided.
For more information about this role, please contact Stewart Webb at SWebb@astc.nt.gov.au or 0491057526.
