Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Territory Wildlife Park

Job title Cleaner Designation Technical 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 4495 RTF 358615 Closing 27/10/2026

Contact Officer Phil Castel 08 8988 7213 or [email protected]

About the agency www.territorywildlifepark.com.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358615

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, clean and maintain park facilities, visitor amenities, administration areas and paths to a high standard to support visitor experience.

Context statement The cleaners at the Territory Wildlife Park are responsible for the cleanliness of facilities, toilet amenity areas, maintaining litter-

free grounds, cleaning buildings, offices and public viewing areas. Ordering and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals used in the day-to-day cleaning routines.





Key duties and responsibilities

1. Carry out general cleaning and waste management duties for TWP buildings, amenities, structures, offices and other assets

as required.
1. Assist other work units with annual cleaning and maintenance including use of high-pressure water cleaning equipment and

delivering cleaning equipment to park sections.
1. Carry out general maintenance for plant and equipment (eg. mower, chainsaw, drills etc).
2. Ensuring the cleaners vehicle is maintained, clean and tidy at all times.
3. Operate within a strong safety culture and follow defined Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience cleaning and working in difficult tropical weather conditions on outside programs while ensuring

cleaning is carried out to high standards.
1. Proven organisational, planning and time management skills, able to deal with a changing workplace and remain clam

under pressure.
1. 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, ability to obtain Level II Firefighting, Chemcert, chainsaw and any other relevant

trade qualifications/tickets.
1. Demonstrated ability to work in a role which requires physical exertion in a hot and humid environment, work rostered weekends

and public holidays.
1. Ability to work within the Workplace Health and Safety Framework and follow procedure and protocols.
2. Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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

📌 Cleaner (Berry Springs)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Tourism and Hospitality
📍 Berry Springs