Garden Maintenance

Green by Nature; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Green by Nature in the Lower Hunter region is seeking a hands-on outdoor spaces technician for a casual summer role. You’ll help maintain fabulous outdoor spaces for a key client across multiple sites, operating machinery and hand tools.

A strong work ethic, eye for detail and teamwork are essential. You’ll work Monday to Thursday, 6 am–3 pm with Fridays off, wear a uniform and PPE, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental health support while keeping safety a priority.

Qualifications

• Recent hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver’s licence and a white card (or willingness to obtain).
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects and stand/kneel/squat/bend for extended periods.
• Eye for detail and passion for delivering high-quality work.
• Team player who values input from colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and hand tools.
• Mowing, whipper snipping lawns, trimming edges and turf care.
• Planting, weeding, pruning and watering.
• Preparing soil, mulching and planting beds.
• Adhering to safety protocols for a safe work environment.

Skills

Hands-on exp

Driver's licence

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Lawn mower

Whipper snipper

Hand tools

Mulcher

Job description

• Monday - Thursday 6 am - 3 pm with Fridays off
• Uniform and PPE
• Hands-on role in a friendly, hardworking team
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• Work with the best knowledge and resources in the industry

Why you'll love this role

• Casual summer position
• Monday - Thursday 6 am - 3 pm with Fridays off
• Uniform and PPE
• Hands-on role in a friendly, hardworking team
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• Work with the best knowledge and resources in the industry
• A strong focus on keeping everyone safe

What's involved

As part of a small and tight-knit team, you'll help maintain and enhance fabulous outdoor spaces for a key client at multiple sites in the Lower Hunter.

• Operate a variety of machinery and hand tools
• Mowing and whipper snipping lawns, trimming edges, and caring for turf areas
• Planting, weeding, pruning, and watering
• Preparing soil, mulching and planting beds
• Adhering to safety protocols for a safe work environment

What you'll bring

You’ve got a strong work ethic, take pride in your work and enjoy getting the job done efficiently and to a high standard.

• Recent hands-on experience in a similar role
• Valid driver's licence and a white card (or willingness to obtain)
• An eye for detail and a passion for delivering high-quality work
• A team player who values the experiences, knowledge and input of your colleagues
• Physically fit and able to safely lift heavy objects when required and stand/kneel/squat/bend for extended periods

Our Team & Culture

At Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.