Maintenance Officer

City of Palmerston; Palmerston; Sur place; AUD 81 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Six weeks annual leave

Paid Christmas & New Year shutdown

Wellbeing Allowance

Training & development opportunities

Career progression pathways

3% salary increase in 2027

Relocation allowance

Résumé du poste

City of Palmerston is seeking a dedicated landscape maintenance worker to care for the CBD and open spaces. You will manage vegetation, perform cleaning, graffiti removal and minor repairs while operating small plant and power tools.

A current MR Class NT licence and a few years of hands‑on experience are essential. You will also support projects and events, follow WHS guidelines, record work, and assist with traffic management when required.

Qualifications

• Two years' practical experience in minor infrastructure, irrigation and/or landscaping.
• Current MR Class NT Driver's Licence.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance and basic irrigation.
• Ability to safely operate small plant and power tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic computer skills.

Responsabilités

• Maintain Palmerston CBD and open spaces, including vegetation management, cleaning, litter collection and graffiti removal.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment; support council projects and events.
• Follow WHS requirements and council procedures; record and report work.

Connaissances

MR Class NT Driver's Licence

2+ years experience

Irrigation knowledge

Soft landscaping

Small plant operation

WHS practices

Manual handling (20kg)

MS Office

Team player

Outdoor passion

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

• Family friendly hours in the Great Outdoors
• Level 3 ($80,765.12 - $85,234.11)
• Six weeks annual leave! Plus wide range of employee benefits!

About the role

This role involves landscaping and maintenance of Palmerston's CBD and open space areas, including vegetation management, cleaning, minor infrastructure repairs, litter collection and graffiti removal. You will operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment, support short-term Council projects and events, follow WHS requirements and Council procedures, record and report work, assist with traffic management, and work with the Supervisor to plan activities. Weekend work on a rotating roster and participation in natural disaster response may be required.

About you

In this role you will bring practical experience in landscape maintenance, including minor infrastructure works, soft landscaping, and a basic understanding of irrigation systems. You're passionate about working outdoors and take pride in enhancing community spaces, demonstrating a positive, professional attitude and a strong team focus.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current MR Class NT Driver's Licence,
• A minimum of two years' practical experience in minor infrastructure, irrigation and/or landscaping,
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, including minor infrastructure and soft landscaping works, plus a basic knowledge of irrigation systems,
• Demonstrated experience safely operating small plant and power tools,
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices,
• The physical fitness to carry out the manual labour requirements of the role, including lifting at least 20kg,
• Competency in computer skills (MS Office),
• A genuine passion for working in the natural environment and contributing to the presentation of our outdoor community spaces.

Applicants are required to provide a brief response in their cover letter addressing each selection criterion, using examples from their previous experience.

For more information on the key duties and responsibilities for the role, please refer to the position description.

About City of Palmerston

City of Palmerston, established in the 1980s, is Northern Territory's youngest and second-largest city. Known as a family-friendly hub, we pride ourselves on being a "Place for People" and delivering excellent services to our community.

Benefits

• Supportive team environment and collaborative culture
• Six weeks annual leave
• Paid Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Wellbeing Allowance
• Training, professional development and study leave opportunities
• Career progression and development pathways
• 3% salary increase in April 2027.

Relocating from interstate? You may be eligible for a relocation allowance to make your move smooth and stress-free.

Eligibility: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia can apply.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Contact: Tony Weber - Operations Supervisor 0419 133 296

City of Palmerston values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and helps us better reflect and serve our community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with diverse experiences and perspectives.