Flexible-Hours Resort Groundskeeper: Gardens

Palm Lake Group; Westbrook; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Lake Group is seeking a committed Groundskeeper to maintain pristine resort grounds at Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, with hands-on duties across gardens, lawns and outdoor areas to keep them safe, clean and visually appealing year-round.

You will trim hedges and trees, mow and edge, control weeds with herbicides, and manage irrigation systems; the role requires a valid C class licence and gardening experience.

Qualifications

• C class driver’s licence is required.
• Relevant gardening experience in a similar role.
• Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is advantageous.
• ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
• Ability to use equipment such as push mower, ride on mower, hedge trimmer, whipper snipper and blower.
• Physically able to perform duties including bending, lifting and carrying.

Responsibilities

• Hedge & tree trimming.
• Mowing, edging & whipper snipping.
• Control weeds and pests through herbicides application.
• Raking and blowing leaves, pruning and disposing of dying vegetation.
• Planting, mulching, and maintaining flowers and shrubs; watering and irrigation maintenance.
• Oversee outdoor presentation of all facilities, including BBQ and pool maintenance.
• Ensure all mechanical equipment and tools are kept in good working order.

Skills

C class driver’s licence

Gardening experience

ACDC chemical licence

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Initiative & supervision

Education

Cert III Horticulture

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Push mower

Ride-on mower

Hedge trimmer

Whipper snipper

Blower

Irrigation systems

Job description

Palm Lake Group is seeking a committed Groundskeeper to maintain pristine resort grounds at Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, with hands-on duties across gardens, lawns and outdoor areas to keep them safe, clean and visually appealing year-round.

You will trim hedges and trees, mow and edge, control weeds with herbicides, and manage irrigation systems; the role requires a valid C class licence and gardening experience.