Typical Duties: Undertake duties such as, but not limited to: - Undertake turf management duties through planning and upgrading of new and existing turf areas such as, but not limited to: - General maintenance work such as fertilising, weeding and turf replacement Identification of pests and diseases and use of appropriate methods of control Preparation and application of herbicide, pesticide and fertilisers Turf renovation and turf refurbishment activities. Irrigation system maintenance and repair, including controller programming and operation. Maintaining the cleanliness, safety and presentation of turf areas across the Darwin Municipality Operate and maintain plant and equipment associated with turf operations, including tractors, implements, lawn mowers, brush cutters and spray equipment. Autonomously operate tractors used for turf management and associated range of attachments. Undertake pre-start inspections and reporting, and routine maintenance of all plant and equipment. Ensure all turf management activities are undertaken in accordance with daily | weekly | monthly | yearly schedules. Utilise resources and fleet in accordance with the Code of Conduct and relevant procedures or policies. Undertake duties relevant to our client's operational requirements within the scope of this position such as small project work, cyclone clean-up and other ad hoc requirements as identified. Communicate and engage appropriately with community members when out on site in accordance with our Code of Conduct. Position Pre-Requisites: Medium Rigid (MR Licence) General Construction White Card Certificate III in Turf Management / Horticulture and/or minimum of three years’ experience in Turf Management Significant experience in operation of various mobile plant and equipment, including tractors and attachments. AusChem course Demonstrated experience in job coaching. We would like someone who has: Demonstrated basic understanding of biological processes, hydrology, soil science and hydraulics relevant to turf maintenance. Knowledge of common turf pests and diseases and how to control them Understanding of how irrigation systems work and how to manage them. Ability to operate and maintain various turf maintenance equipment, including high level capability in use of tractors and their attachments. Sound interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to coach others. Basic technology literacy skills, including experience in using computer programs (for example iPads, smartphone, Microsoft Outlook and Word). Larrakia are encouraged to apply.
