Technical & Handy Person — Field & Facility Maintenance

Victoria Daly Regional Council; Katherine; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote area allowance

Salary sacrifice options

6 weeks annual leave

10 days personal leave

Job summary

Victoria Daly Regional Council invites applications for a Technical / Handy Person to join the Operations team in Katherine. The role focuses on maintaining facilities, equipment, and assets across remote communities, with travel and outdoor work as part of the day-to-day.

It is a temporary 3-month position based at the Katherine Regional Support Centre. Applicants should be practical, reliable and prepared to work independently or with others to keep environments safe, functional and welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance, asset maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.
• Commitment to safe work practices and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect supplies from local providers.
• Inspect Council assets and report faults.
• Maintain sheds, yards, and outdoor areas.
• Undertake mowing, whipper-snipping, weed control, and grounds maintenance.
• Assist landscaping and gardening projects.
• Support service delivery across communities.

Skills

Gardening

Landscaping

Grounds maintenance

Asset maintenance

Education

Parks & Gardens qualification

Tools

Tool operation

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Victoria Daly Regional Council invites applications for a Technical / Handy Person to join the Operations team in Katherine. The role focuses on maintaining facilities, equipment, and assets across remote communities, with travel and outdoor work as part of the day-to-day.

It is a temporary 3-month position based at the Katherine Regional Support Centre. Applicants should be practical, reliable and prepared to work independently or with others to keep environments safe, functional and welcoming