Our Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, Council offers the following benefits:
- Paid Domestic and Family Violence leave
- Training and development opportunities
- Superannuation
- In-house health and wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free admission to the Alice Springs Aquatic Leisure Centre
Who we Are and our Values
Alice Springs Town Council is an organisation shaping the future of this iconic central Australian town. With over 200 team members across our sites, we offer meaningful career opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in a vibrant and culturally rich environment. Guided by our purpose — “Together for Alice” — we are working toward a brighter, more prosperous and connected future for our community.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We take ownership of our impact, lead by example, embrace all voices, work together as one, and continuously raise the standard — creating a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing organisation dedicated to delivering meaningful outcomes for Alice Springs.
- Accountability – We own our impact
- Leadership – We lead by example
- Inclusion – We embrace all voices
- Collaboration – We work as one
- Excellence – We raise the standard
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a motivated team member to help maintain our ovals, parks, and public spaces. In this role, you will carry out mowing, turf care, fertilising, spraying, and general grounds maintenance, while operating machinery such as tractor mowers, gang mowers, and spray rigs safely. You will keep accurate work records, report any issues, and work well both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate follows safety procedures, respects workplace diversity, and contributes to a positive and inclusive environment. This is a hands-on role where you can make a real difference to the community’s outdoor spaces.
Please find the Position Description here.
What You Will Bring:
Bring your hands-on skills and passion for outdoor work to our team! In this role, you will help maintain ovals, parks, and public spaces through mowing, turf care, spraying, slashing, fertilising, and general landscaping. You will safely operate and maintain machinery like tractor mowers, gang mowers, and spray rigs, keeping work records and reporting any issues. You work well independently and as part of a team, follow safety procedures, and enjoy being outdoors in all weather. If you take pride in creating great public spaces, enjoy practical work, and thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment, this is the perfect role for you!
Must Have: Current Northern Territory Medium Rigid (MR) Class driver's licence, Current National Criminal History Check (less than 6 months old).
Please note: A Current National Police Clearance, issued within the last six (6) months, is an essential requirement for this position.
Enquiries:
For questions relating to the application process or the status of your application, please contact the People & Culture Team at peopleandculture@astc.nt.gov.au.
If you have any position‑specific enquiries, please direct them to the People & Culture Team, who will liaise with the Hiring Manager as required.
