Garden Maintenance Team Member

Green By Nature; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Safety training programs

Close to home

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Green By Nature is seeking garden enthusiasts to support horticulture operations at Mount Penang Gardens. The role is weekends, with Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 am to 9 am, ideal for someone nearby or with other commitments who wants extra hours.

You'll work with a collaborative team, using a range of tools, following safety protocols and contributing to immaculate open spaces that visitors can enjoy.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens highly regarded, but not essential.
• Hands-on experience in the industry.
• An eye for detail and a passion for delivering high quality work.
• A team player who values colleagues' input.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to share knowledge.
• Willingness to have a Police Check and WWCC.

Responsibilities

• Use of equipment including push mower, whipper snipper, hedger, pole pruner, and basic hand tools.
• Planting, weeding, pruning and watering.
• Mowing, whipper snipping lawns, edging and turf care.
• Prepare soil, mulch beds and maintain gardening tools.
• Adhere to safety protocols for a safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

Tools

Push mower

Whipper snipper

Hedger

Pole pruner

Small plant machinery

Basic hand tools

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for team members to support our horticulture operations at Mount Penang Gardens. The work is on Saturdays and Sunday mornings so would be ideal for an experienced gardener looking for additional hours close to home or a someone with other commitments wanting to keep their hand in the trade.

Why you'll love this role

• Above award casual rate
• Saturday and Sunday work from 6 am - 9 am
• Opportunity to showcase your skills in a collaborative team environment
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program provides free mental health support
• Work with the best knowledge and resources available in the industry
• Ongoing safety training programs and resources available

Responsibilities

• Use of a variety of equipment such as push mower, whipper snipper, hedger, pole pruner, small plant machinery and basic hand tools
• Planting, weeding, pruning, and watering
• Mowing and whipper snipping lawns, trimming edges, and caring for turf areas
• Preparing soil, mulching and planting bedsOperating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment
• Adhering to safety protocols for a safe work environment

About You

You have proven yourself to have a great work ethic and commitment to completing tasks to the highest standards.

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens will be highly regarded, but is not essential
• Hands-on experience in the industry
• An eye for detail and a passion for delivering high quality work and exceeding client expectations
• A team player who values the experiences, knowledge and input of your colleagues
• Physically fit and able safely lift heavy objects when required and stand/kneel/squat/bend for extended periods
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to provide input and impart your knowledge to others
• Willingness to have a Police Check and WWCC

Above all, you enjoy coming to work each day with a positive attitude and creating beautiful open spaces that people can enjoy.

Our Team & Culture

Discover 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.