Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

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 ground’s 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.

EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES NEED ONLY APPLY

Your key responsibilities will include:

•    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.