Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

3 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Kolsen Full time
Overview

At Sterling NT we believe in making a difference, making the Territory a better place for everyone living in it. At our core are values of respect, innovation, doing the right thing, and fun. This starts with our staff.

As a business, we hire local contractors and suppliers wherever possible, take our environmental responsibilities seriously through world-class accreditations, and donate part of our profits back into real local causes with real outcomes. Growing our business through diversity, equality, and fair employment practices we have built a brilliant team of over 300Territorians, we're trusted to maintain, clean, and construct some of the NT's most prestigious and high-profile public spaces, government, and private enterprise offices and major events.

We're looking for staff who are proud to live in The NT and want to be a part of making it a better place - and who aren't afraid of putting in the hard yards to get things done. If what you've read so far excites you, read on.

Job Overview

Sterling NT is seeking a motivated and experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to assist in the delivery of our grounds maintenance contracts. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and coordination skills to ensure high-quality service delivery, compliance with standards, and client satisfaction. Reporting directly to the Grounds Division Manager the successful candidate will have an eye for quality and detail, excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn and the ability to lead and support operational teams in the field.

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Responsibilities
  • Supervise day-to-day delivery of grounds maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate grounds maintenance and gardening services operations.
  • Manage the day-to-day human and operational resources.
  • Assist in scheduling, allocating, and monitoring staff workloads across multiple work sites.
  • Conduct site inspections and audits, ensuring high-quality outcomes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Monitor and manage performance, including completion of work orders, defect rectification, and reporting via specific data logging systems.
  • Provide training, guidance, and support to field teams to meet company standards and client expectations.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure contract deliverables are met.
  • Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with company policies, environmental requirements, and WHS legislation.
  • Oversee plant, equipment, and materials management, ensuring correct use, maintenance, and availability.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in service delivery, safety, and efficiency.
Selection Criteria

Essentials

  • Proven experience in supervising grounds maintenance, landscaping, or civil operations.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of WHS practices, risk assessments, and safe work methods.
  • Competence in using digital reporting systems.
  • Ability to interpret and deliver on contract requirements.
  • Current driver's licence.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with teams and management.

Desirable

  • Certificate III or IV in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or related discipline.
  • Experience working in local government or infrastructure maintenance contracts.
  • Knowledge of traffic management requirements in urban and rural environments.

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