Grounds Maintenance Team Members Wanted

Programmed; Darwin; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed in Darwin is seeking qualified grounds maintenance operatives for landscaping and public area management in the Darwin and Palmerston areas. The role requires experience with mowers and hand tools, a valid Driver's licence, and a safety-first mindset.

MR/HR licences are preferred and applications from reliable labourers are encouraged. Ideal candidates will have horticulture qualifications, be enthusiastic and reliable, and commit to working safely in public environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience operating mowers, whips and hand held tooling.
• A valid Driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Strong safety and teamwork attitude.

Responsibilities

• Using ride on mowers, whips, blowers and other equipment in public areas.
• Manage and maintain public areas as required.
• Cleaning and clearing of rubbish & debris.
• Cutting/trimming of trees and hedges.
• General landscaping and gardening tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driver's licence

Safety awareness

Public area management

Education

Horticulture qualification

Tools

Ride-on mower

Whips

Blowers

Job description

• $35.35 p/h (inclusive of casual loading)
• Winnellie NT

Programmed are currently seeking qualified and experienced Grounds maintenance operatives for landscaping and public area management in the Darwin and Palmerston areas.

However, applications from general labourers who are fit, reliable and hold a drivers licence - encouraged to apply!

The ideal candidate is someone enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to work safety environment, with relevant experience, qualifications in Horticulture and a valid Drivers licence (MR/HR preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Using ride on mowers, whips, blowers and other equipment in public areas
• Manage and maintain public areas as required
• Cleaning and clearing of rubbish & debris
• Cutting/trimming of trees and hedges
• General landscaping and gardening tasks

About you:

• You will have demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Experience operating mowers, whips and other hand held tooling specific to the role.
• A valid Drivers licence and reliable transport.
• A great attitude toward safety and team work.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Consultant

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Reference number: 77141
Profession:TradesLandscape Gardener

Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
Date posted: 3rd Nov, 2026