Groundsperson

Airport Development Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Free car parking

Flexible working options

Additional 5 days leave

Employee events and recognition

Job summary

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking a Groundskeeper for Darwin International Airport to maintain and beautify expansive grounds and support safety and compliance across airport infrastructure.

You will operate mowers, trimmers, tractors and power tools, work with a collaborative facilities team, and be on-call for emergencies, with opportunities to develop skills across maintenance tasks and asset inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating mowers, trimmers, tractors, and power tools.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Self-motivation, initiative and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of sustainable land management practices.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, pruning, painting, and sprucing up airport grounds.
• Operating landscaping equipment and tools safely.
• Escorting contractors airside.
• Replacing and repairing airside furniture as needed.
• Monitoring and reporting on infrastructure condition.
• Responding to emergencies when on call.

Skills

Lawn care

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

On-call readiness

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Tractors

Power tools

Job description

Airport Development Group (ADG) owns and manages diverse infrastructure assets across the Northern Territory including airports, hotels, aviation, and commercial buildings. Investing, developing, and managing long term infrastructure to grow the Territory and Northern Australia.

Do you love working outdoors and have a passion for lawn care and landscaping? We want to hear from you!

We are seeking a talented Groundskeeper to join our facilities team at the Darwin International Airport. In this hands-on role, you will help maintain and beautify our expansive airport grounds using your stellar landscaping skills and keen eye for detail.

You will get to flex your green thumb operating commercial mowers, trimmers, tractors, and other equipment to keep our grass neat and tidy. But it's not just grass and plants - you'll also assist with inspections, maintenance, and repairs of airport infrastructure like pavements, signs, drains, and markings to ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Mowing, pruning, painting, and generally sprucing up airport grounds
• Operating landscaping equipment and tools safely
• Escorting contractors airside
• Replacing and repairing airside furniture as needed
• Monitoring and reporting on infrastructure condition
• Responding to emergencies when on call

To be considered for this opportunity, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience safely operating mowers, trimmers, tractors, and power tools
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Self-motivation, initiative, and attention to detail
• Knowledge of sustainable land management best practices
• Availability for an on-call schedule

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• WHS training or knowledge
• Licenses for equipment operation or driving

Why ADG?

Airport Development Group (ADG) owns and manages diverse infrastructure assets across the Northern Territory including airports, hotels, aviation, and commercial buildings. Investing, developing, and managing long term infrastructure to grow the Territory and Northern Australia.

ADG is entering an exciting period of growth, this is a unique opportunity for you to join us as we are embracing change and preparing for the bright future for our organisation.

ADG offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits including:

• Professional, diverse and modern workspace
• Employee Health & Wellbeing initiatives including a living well rebate
• Free car parking facilities
• Airport vendor employee discounts
• Flexible working options
• Additional 5 days bonus leave
• Employee events, awards and recognition initiatives

Join Us & Make an Impact!

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real impact. If you're a self-motivated professional with a passion for Aviation we’d love to hear from you.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.