Truck Driver

Who we Are

Alice Springs Town Council is an organisation shaping the future of this iconic central Australian town. We offer our 200+ team members across our three sites, opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a vibrant and culturally rich community. Our vision of a brighter future, a prosperous and cohesive community.

We aspire to be modern, inclusive and innovative, bridging divides and forging new paths. We want to bring our community together, to celebrate this unique place of gathering where the world meets the oldest living culture on Earth.

Our Values

Leadership – our culture, values and accountability are present throughout the organisation

Collaboration – we work in partnership and are better together

Trust – nothing is more important than the trust between the community and ourselves

Respect – we respect people and genuinely care

Authenticity – what we do rings true and we do what we say

Inclusion – we value all people to create a more equal world

Commitment – we consistently strive towards our mission

Determination – we endeavour to continuously improve

Job Description

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The Opportunity 

We are looking for a truck driver to join our team of drivers and operators, responsible for road rolling, general maintenance, upkeep, and repair work in the municipality of Alice Springs.

Your responsibilities will include Competently operate 20 tonne roller and other utilities up to 16 tonnes, rolling roads, streets, parking areas and car parks. Comply with correct start-up, operating and shut-down procedures, undertake repair work, carting, loading and delivery operations related to road construction and maintenance and other Council operations. Including the maintenance and upkeep of drains, waterways and street cleaning, assess work and select appropriate plant, machinery, equipment and tools to ensure safe and efficient operation to complete job tasks.

Desired Skills and Experience

What we would like you to bring to the team

• Knowledge and ability to operate plant, machinery and equipment related to the position.
• Current HR driver licence and ability to select and operate machinery in accordance with work requirement.
• Effectively assist with construction and maintenance of roads, concrete structures and traffic control around various worksites.
• Ability to safely do physical work, outdoors in all weather. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the WHS requirements of the position.
• Ability to be respectful to the general public and other Council employees.
• NT Work Zone Traffic Management - RIIWHS205D & RIIWHS302D (or current equivalent) orability to obtain.
• NT Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
• Current Provide First Aid (minimum) or ability to obtain.

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, Council offers the following benefits:

• Six weeks annu­al leave
• 15 days per­son­al leave
• Paid Domes­tic and Fam­i­ly Vio­lence leave
• Cultural/​ceremonial leave
• Train­ing and devel­op­ment opportunities
• Flex­i­ble work­ing arrangements
• Up to 11.5% super­an­nu­a­tion (increas­ing to 12% on 1 July 2025)
• Relo­ca­tion assis­tance for eli­gi­ble positions
• In-house health and well­be­ing program
• Employ­ee Assis­tance Program
• Free admission to the Alice Springs Aquat­ic Leisure Cen­tre

For more information about this role, please contact Stewart Webb - Acting Manager Depot at SWebb@astc.nt.gov.au or 0491 057 526