Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Territory Wildlife Park

Job title Technical Services Officer Designation Technical 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $63,957 – $71,513 Location Berry Springs

Position number 4474 RTF 358620 Closing 27/10/2026

Contact Officer Rob Hall on 08 8988 7219 or [email protected]

About the agency www.territorywildlifepark.com.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358620

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Under the leadership of the Supervisor Technical Services and working closely with the Senior Technical Services Officer,

undertake repairs and maintenance work for all the Park’s assets and infrastructure, undertake small-scale construction for animal enclosures, fencing security, exhibits or other equipment as required, and undertake land management tasks such as lawn mowing, weed management, irrigation and landscaping.

Context statement The Technical Services Section of the Territory Wildlife Park is responsible for facilities and infrastructure repairs and maintenance and for management of contractors across the Park. It is also responsible for land management (especially fire and weed management),



for first-response to fire and severe weather incidents and for the cleaning and general amenity of the Park.

The section also assists with horticulture and landscaping across the Park.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Carry out general repairs and maintenance duties on TWP buildings, structures and other assets.
2. Assist other work units with general maintenance on individual sections including fencing, light fabrication (welding, wood

work), general maintenance and non-structural work.
1. Carry out general maintenance for plant and equipment (eg. mower, chainsaw, drills etc).
2. Operate a range of machines including a tip truck, bobcat, ride-on mower, chain saw, drills, grinders etc.
3. In the absence of the section supervisor phone through Urgent Minor Repair requests and when required, brief contractors

about work site safety and logistics.
1. Operate within a solid safety culture and follow defined Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience working with machinery and on programs to enable asset maintenance, repairs, equipment

operation and land management.
1. Demonstrated organisational, planning and time management skills to be able to juggle multiple demands at a time and remain

clam under pressure.
1. Experience providing emergency preparation and response for fire and other severe weather events.
2. Demonstrated team working skills with a customer service mindset.
3. Demonstrated ability to follow instruction, work within a small dynamic team, support productive working relationships,

apply initiative and use common sense.
1. Possession of an Australian driver’s licence with an MR endorsement. Possession of or ability to obtain Level II Firefighting,

ChemCert, chainsaw and any other relevant trade qualifications/tickets.
1. Ability to work within the Workplace Health and Safety Framework.

Desirable

1. An understanding of zoo-based conservation organisations and the importance of visitor amenity and safety, animal welfare,

staff amenity and safety.

📌 Technical Services Officer (Berry Springs)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Tourism and Hospitality
📍 Berry Springs