Airport Development Group (ADG) owns and manages diverse infrastructure assets across the Northern Territory including airports, hotels, aviation, and commercial buildings.
Investing, developing, and managing long term infrastructure to grow the Territory and Northern Australia.
We are looking for a reliable
Groundsperson
to join our team at Alice Springs airport.
You will assist with carrying out day-to-day maintenance of airport grounds and infrastructure to contribute to the safe operation of the airport.
You will work with our team to ensure that relevant safety, security and environmental regulations, company policies and procedures are implemented and enforced.
This role may also support the Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) work to assist the team as required, during emergencies, team absence and busy periods once trained to the appropriate level.
Your responsibilities will include:
Mowing lawns and pruning trees
Maintaining a clean and hazard-free runway
Conducting general repairs and upkeep of airport facilities
Operating equipment like mowers, backhoes, and bobcats
Escorting contractor's airside when required
Replacing and repairing airside furniture as needed
Repainting airside lines when they fade
Carrying out tasks safely and reporting any safety issues
Assisting the aerodrome reporting officer during emergencies and busy periods (once trained)
Inspecting, monitoring, and reporting on airport conditions
Responding to airport emergencies when required
To be successful, you will need:
Experience with grounds maintenance equipment
Ability to work well in a team and independently
Initiative and motivation to maintain airport land
Minor infrastructure maintenance experience
An NT driver's license or ability to obtain one
Forklift operation certification or ability to obtain it
An airside driver's license or ability to obtain one
First aid certification




Good communication and computer skills
Eligibility for an aviation identification security check and pass a national police check
The position is subject to the NTAPL drug and alcohol management plan and ongoing testing regime.
Desirable skills include:
Knowledge of the general requirements of the NT work health and safety Act and regulations.
Heavy vehicle license
Plant operator license
Why ADG?
Airport Development Group (ADG) owns and manages diverse infrastructure assets across the Northern Territory including airports, hotels, aviation, and commercial buildings.
Investing, developing, and managing long term infrastructure to grow the Territory and Northern Australia.
ADG is entering an exciting period of growth, this is a unique chance for you to join us as we are embracing change and preparing for the bright future for our organisation.
ADG offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits including:
Professional, diverse and modern workspace
Employee Health & Wellbeing initiatives including a living well rebate
Free car parking facilities
Airport vendor employee discounts
Flexible working options
Additional 5 days bonus leave
Employee events, awards and recognition initiatives
Join Us & Make an Impact!
At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real impact.
If you're a self-motivated professional with a passion for Aviation we'd love to hear from you.
Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process.
Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.

📌 Groundsperson (Alice Springs)
🏢 Airport Development Group
📍 Alice Springs