Groundsperson

Adelaide Airport; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelaide Airport Ltd is seeking a reliable Groundsperson to support the Facilities Maintenance Team with line marking and grounds work across airside areas. The role requires operating line marking equipment and performing general maintenance to high safety standards.

Experience in aviation environments is preferred, with Monday–Friday work and occasional night shifts to support runway activities. AAL emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in line marking within civil/industrial settings.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and operate line marking equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Mark pavement and airfield lines across runways, taxiways and aprons.
• Carry out routine grounds and civil maintenance including mowing and spraying.
• Operate maintenance machinery and ensure work meets safety standards.

Skills

Line marking

Grounds maintenance

Safety conscious

Airside operations

Plant operation

Tools

Mowers

Sprayers

Loader

Job description

About Adelaide Airport Ltd

Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) is the gateway to South Australia and the fifth-largest airport in Australia. We are committed to ongoing developments that seamlessly connect the world to South Australia. AAL is an unlisted public company owned by long‑term superannuation funds.

AAL is a major business centre and is executing its vision to be a globally connected, next generation hub offering a unique sense of place to its partners. AAL has recently announced $1 billion in capital investment over the next five years, covering both significant aviation and technology infrastructure upgrades in addition to some exciting commercial property developments across both its Adelaide and Parafield Airport sites.

AAL employs a highly engaged workforce recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes. Identifying, supporting and encouraging leadership and innovation, AAL is a proven leader in sustainability, supporting diversity and inclusion and offering flexible workplace arrangements.

The Role

We are seeking a reliable, hands‑on and safety‑focused Groundsperson with practical line marking experience to join our Facilities Maintenance Team. This important role supports the safe, compliant and efficient maintenance of Adelaide Airport’s grounds, civil infrastructure and airside environments.

Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Team Leader – Land Management, you will play a key role in undertaking pavement and airfield line marking activities across airport roads, runways, taxiways, aprons and other operational areas. You will also carry out planned and reactive grounds and civil maintenance, including mowing, spraying, drainage, fencing and general landscaping activities.

This role is suited to someone with demonstrated experience undertaking line marking within a civil, road, industrial, sporting or similarly regulated environment. You will be confident preparing surfaces, operating line marking equipment and delivering accurate, high-quality work in accordance with required specifications and safety standards.

Experience operating grounds and civil maintenance machinery such as mowers, loaders, tractors, slashers and spray units will also be highly regarded. You will need to be comfortable working in a live aviation environment, including airside areas, where priorities may change due to weather and operational requirements.

You will be reliable, safety‑conscious, a strong communicator and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team. While the role is primarily worked Monday to Friday, flexibility to undertake occasional night works will be required to support runway and airfield line marking activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Undertake pavement and airfield line marking across airport roads, runways, taxiways, aprons and other operational areas
• Prepare surfaces and operate line marking equipment to deliver accurate, consistent and high-quality results
• Assist with planning line marking activities around weather conditions and airport operational requirements
• Carry out planned and reactive grounds and civil maintenance activities across airport infrastructure
• Operate plant and equipment, including mowers, loaders, tractors, slashers and spray units
• Undertake vegetation control, mowing, spraying and general grounds upkeep to support safety, compliance and presentation standards
• Conduct routine inspections of grounds and infrastructure, identify defects and elevate issues as required
• Respond to maintenance requests and operational issues, ensuring work is completed safely and within required timeframes
• Work safely within a regulated airport environment, including around aircraft movements, airside roads and operational areas
• Participate in Airport Emergency Response activities, call-outs and on‑call requirements as required
• Work in accordance with WHS requirements, safe work procedures, environmental requirements and airport operational standards
• Work collaboratively with the Facilities Maintenance Team and broader Operations group to deliver safe, efficient and reliable outcomes

Live the AAL Values

• Accountability – Excellence starts with ownership
• Integrity – Do the right thing, even when no one’s around to see it
• Respect – Good humans make great workplaces
• Teamwork – Collaboration drives us Celebration unites us
• Customer Focussed – Think customer. Always!

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated practical experience undertaking line marking within a civil, road, industrial, sporting or similar operational environment
• Experience preparing surfaces and operating line marking equipment
• Ability to obtain an Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate.
• Ability to obtain a CAT 4N Adelaide Airport Ltd Airside Drivers Licence.
• Ability to obtain Works Safety Officer certification.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of civil and industrial plant and equipment.
• Experience in the operation of motorised equipment.
• Experience in a broad range of civil maintenance works.
• Knowledge of horticultural herbicides and chemicals.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an aviation security clearance.
• MR Licence.
• Loader Licence.
• Backhoe Licence.
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence.
• Knowledge of WHS standards.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Experience with spraying, mowing, tractors, slashers, line marking and similar grounds maintenance equipment. (from briefing notes

Essential

• Demonstrated practical experience undertaking line marking within a civil, road, industrial, sporting or similar operational environment
• Experience preparing surfaces and operating line marking equipment
• Ability to obtain an Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate.
• Ability to obtain a CAT 4N Adelaide Airport Ltd Airside Drivers Licence.
• Ability to obtain Works Safety Officer certification.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of civil and industrial plant and equipment.
• Experience in the operation of motorised equipment.
• Experience in a broad range of civil maintenance works.
• Knowledge of horticultural herbicides and chemicals.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an aviation security clearance.

Desirable

• MR Licence.
• Loader Licence.
• Forklift Licence.
• Backhoe Licence.
• Horticulture qualifications.
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence.
• Knowledge of WHS standards.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Experience with spraying, mowing, tractors, slashers, line marking and similar grounds maintenance equipment. (from briefing notes

Why Join Adelaide Airport?

Adelaide Airport is one of Australia’s most modern and user‑friendly airports, providing world‑class services to millions of passengers every year. We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer service, safety, and environmental sustainability.

• The opportunity to work in a vibrant environment at one of Australia’s busiest airports
• A supportive team culture that fosters growth, learning and development
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to aviation safety while enhancing your own career

Applications close: 21 October 2026