CareerPlan

Leading Hand - Mowing, Ovals and Parks Maintenance

Alice Springs, Northern TerritoryFull-time2026-10-10 → 2026-10-22

Core

Leading a team to deliver turf management, mowing, pruning, weed and pest control, and general grounds maintenance for ovals, parks, and public spaces.

Role type

Leading Hand (Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance)

Builds

Maintained public ovals, parks, reserves, and grounds

Domain

Local Government / Horticulture / Landscaping

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Team leadership and mentoring, Turf management, Horticultural machinery operation, Weed and pest control, Safety compliance (WHS), Work scheduling and planning

Preferred skills

Cultural awareness, Recordkeeping, Risk management

Technologies

Horticultural machinery, Chemical handling equipment

Responsibilities

Coordinate and mentor a small team, Oversee safe operation of machinery, Optimize work practices, Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, Plan and monitor daily work schedules

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC