Hardy Group

We’re Hiring!

Foreman / Skilled Tradesperson – Darwin, NT

Love working outdoors? Want to learn new skills and help build great outdoor recreational and play spaces for NT communities? Hardy Group NT is looking for hands-on team members to install playgrounds, shade structures, and more across Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs and the Top End.

What You’ll Do:
• Install playgrounds, rubber softfall, sports courts and landscaping
• Use tools and machinery
• Work outside in the NT climate
• Be part of a small, supportive team

What You Need:
• Good attitude, reliable, keen to learn
• Driver’s licence & White Card (essential)
• Working With Children Ochre Card (or willing to get one)
• Machinery tickets are a bonus!

Pay & Perks:
• $30-$45/hour (dependent on experience) + overtime/travel for remote projects
• Flexible work, training provided for the right candidate
• Visit spectacular remote locations in the NT

Start Date: January 2026.

Does this sound like you?
Please apply via Seek https://www.seek.com.au/job/89103702
Ochre Card holders and those comfortable working in the NT climate are encouraged to apply!

The Hardy Group team had the pleasure of installing a new playground and rubber softfall in the remote community of Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) at the Catholic School.

Ltyentye Apurte is located about 85km southeast of Alice Springs. The last ABS census indicated there is a population of 708 people living in this desert community.

They have a wonderful little arts centre in Ltyentye Apurte check out their website for some beautiful artwork to buy https://keringkearts.com.au/art/

PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND - DARWIN

Hardy Landscaping organised the demolition and disposal of the old and hazardous existing playgrounds. They were out of date, did not meet current standards and parts were hazardous to children.

We submitted TWO proposals of which the school community selected one. We installed two playgrounds, one that was all individual items and the other a climbing unit and swings.

Hardy Landscaping was able to offer to top dress parts of their oval using the sand that had to be disposed of. We did this at no cost.

The children loved the new items and there was a swarm of kids running to the new playground as soon as it was open. The feedback from the school was exceptionally positive.

OUTDOOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - NIGHTCLIFF

This year we installed 6 stations of exercise equipment along the Nightcliff foreshore. The stations were designed to meet feedback provided in community consultation.

The project involved fencing off and removing the old existing equipment and replacing 6 new stations along the Nightcliff foreshore. Once our team installed the exercise equipment at the 6 sites, each station was finished off with rubber softfall and concrete kerb edging.

The colour of the softfall was chosen to compliment the equipment and blend in so as to not take away from the beautiful Nightcliff foreshore views. It was a great location to work, finishing on time and also in time for when the community was allowed to use outdoor equipment again.

https://www.hardylandscaping.com.au/service-categories/playgrounds

ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND - DARWIN

Our client wanted to install playground equipment that encouraged adventure play for primary school children. They required climbing at heights, balance, strength and conditioning and overhead activities.

The small gardens, balance logs and boulders were great additions that attracted children to other areas along with the play equipment.

See more of our previous works via our showcase https://www.hardylandscaping.com.au/service-categories/landscaping

LANDSCAPING - MOULDEN

We installed these eye catching totem poles by aboriginal artist Chern'ee Sutton to turn a derelict space into a welcoming and engaging thoroughfare.

We installed pavers beneath the totems to allow access from all directions and to complete this clean, modern and creative space.

IRRIGATION - DARWIN

We were tasked with installing over 90 sprinklers around 2 equestrian arenas. The areas to be irrigated were quite small and tight which meant we required using a significant amount of nozzles.

We used TWO pressure pumps that used bluetooth to operate. This meant we could install different amounts of sprinklers on each line. For example, if required, one line could run 2 sprinklers and another could run 30 sprinklers.

The work was completed in under 7 days and ready for use immediately.

Immediate Work Grants are now open!

Do you know a not-for-profit or community organisation that would benefit from a $100k grant?

All NT based not-for-profit and community organisations can now apply for up to $100,000 to undergo repairs, renovations and upgrades to their facilities!

Find out more here:

Community Grants - Hardy Landscaping, Darwin NT In response to COVID-19, the Northern Territory Government has released the Immediate Works Grant for not-for-profit and community organisations throughout the Northern Territory.