Gardener

AACo; Emerald; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Air-conditioned accommodation

Prepared meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goonoo Feedlot & Station in the Central Highlands of Queensland is seeking a Gardener to join the crew. The role covers mowing, whipper snipping, watering, pruning, weed management, mulching and planting, with responsibility for lawns, gardens, fences, hedges and water systems.

You will safely apply garden chemicals per AACo procedures, operate and maintain equipment, and contribute to environmental stewardship on the station.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general gardening, grounds maintenance and landscaping activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out grounds and property maintenance tasks, including mowing, whipper snipping, watering, gardening, pruning, weeding, mulching and planting.
• Maintain lawns, gardens, fences, hedges, sprinklers and water supply systems.
• Safely prepare and apply garden chemicals in accordance with AACo procedures and training requirements.
• Operate and maintain equipment, including chainsaws, conducting pre-start checks, routine maintenance and reporting faults or repair needs.
• Feed homestead animals and transport rubbish to the dump as required.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas, accommodation and equipment.

Skills

General gardening

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Driver's license

Job description

We are looking for a Gardener to join the crew at Goonoo. Goonoo Feedlot & Station is situated in the Central Highlands of Queensland, 65km southeast of Emerald, and is a specialised Wagyu feedlot & backgrounding operation.

Who we are:

Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world. We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we’d love you to join us.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and carry out grounds and property maintenance tasks, including mowing, whipper snipping, watering, gardening, pruning, weeding, mulching and planting.
• Maintain lawns, gardens, fences, hedges, sprinklers and water supply systems.
• Safely prepare and apply garden chemicals in accordance with AACo procedures and training requirements.
• Operate and maintain equipment, including chainsaws, conducting pre-start checks, routine maintenance and reporting faults or repair needs.
• Feed homestead animals and transport rubbish to the dump as required.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas, accommodation and equipment.
• Support AACo's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable agricultural practices.

Experience and skills you’ll have:

• A current valid driver's licence.
• Proven experience in general gardening, grounds maintenance and landscaping activities.
• The ability to understand and follow written and verbal work, operational and safety instructions.
• A self-motivated approach, with the confidence to work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks in a dynamic station environment.
• A collaborative team-player attitude, with the ability to build strong working relationships.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration & allowances
• Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers
• Air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals.

Who we are:

Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world. We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we’d love you to join us.