Garden Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE

Employee Assistance Program (mental健康)

Job summary

Green by Nature AU is seeking a casual summer grounds assistant to help maintain outdoor spaces for a key client across multiple sites in the Lower Hunter.

You’ll operate a range of machinery and hand tools, mow lawns, trim edges, plant, weed and water beds, and follow safety protocols in a hardworking, friendly team environment. Driving licence is preferred. This role suits someone with recent hands-on experience who takes pride in high-quality work and enjoys outdoor settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Eye for detail

Team player

Physically fit

Recent hands-on experience in aSimilar

Education

White card

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Whipper snipper

Pruning tools

Job description

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.