Labourer / Mower Operator

Who we Are

Alice Springs Town Council is an organisation shaping the future of this iconic central Australian town. We offer our 200+ team members across our three sites, opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a vibrant and culturally rich community. Our vision of a brighter future, a prosperous and cohesive community.

We aspire to be modern, inclusive and innovative, bridging divides and forging new paths. We want to bring our community together, to celebrate this unique place of gathering where the world meets the oldest living culture on Earth.

Our Values

Leadership – our culture, values and accountability are present throughout the organisation

Collaboration – we work in partnership and are better together

Trust – nothing is more important than the trust between the community and ourselves

Respect – we respect people and genuinely care

Authenticity – what we do rings true and we do what we say

Inclusion – we value all people to create a more equal world

Commitment – we consistently strive towards our mission

Determination – we endeavour to continuously improve

Job Description

The opportunity 

We seek an ener­getic casu­al Labourer / Mower Operator to work as part of a team, undertaking labouring and general mowing duties related to areas of cleaning and litter removal and a range of horticultural activities, particularly oval mowing, turf maintenance, spraying, and slashing.

Your respon­si­bil­i­ties will include carrying out a range of general labouring and mowing duties and undertaking a range of horticultural activities particularly mowing, whipper snipping, spraying, slashing, topdressing, scarifying, fertilizing and aerating turfed areas and identifying, removing and eradicating weeds, pests and diseases through the use of pesticides and herbicides.

Please find the position Description here 

Desired Skills and Experience

What we would like you to bring to the team

• Ability to carry out a range of general labouring and mowing duties.
• Ability to undertake a range of horticultural and landscaping activities particularlymowing, spraying, slashing, top-dressing, scarifying, fertilizing and aerating turfedareas
• Ability to operate and maintain plant and equipment including tractor mower andattachments, spray rig and gang mower to a safe and competent standard, andidentify any necessary repairs
• Ability to work unsupervised following instructions and procedures, includingkeeping accurate daily work records and reporting any issues to Supervisor
• Be physically fit with the ability to work safely within OHS&W procedures in amanual environment
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the ASTC Code of Conduct, cooperate with the general public and work as part of an effective, harmonious team
• Current C Class Licence to be able to drive in the Northern Territory

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, Council offers the following benefits:

• Train­ing and devel­op­ment opportunities
• Flex­i­ble work­ing arrangements
• Up to 11.5% super­an­nu­a­tion (increas­ing to 12% on 1 July 2025)
• In-house health and well­be­ing program
• Employ­ee Assis­tance Program
• Free admission to the Alice Springs Aquat­ic Leisure Cen­tre

For more information about this role, please contact Steward Webb at SWebb@astc.nt.gov.au or 0491057526