Gardener/Labourer

PROACT Solutions Pty Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle + fuel card

Tools and uniforms provided

Upskilling opportunities

Professional team environment

Job summary

PROACT Solutions Pty Limited in Canberra is seeking an experienced Gardener to join our hands-on facilities team. You will work across commercial properties, delivering landscaping, grounds maintenance and outdoor work.

You should be practical, reliable, able to work independently or with a team, with knowledge of landscaping tools and safe operation of power tools. Relevant qualifications are valued, and PROACT supports upskilling and career growth.

Qualifications

• Previous landscape/gardening experience required.
• Good knowledge of landscaping tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate commercial landscaping equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Relevant landscaping or horticultural qualifications are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• General landscaping and garden maintenance.
• Lawn care, mowing, edging and trimming.
• Planting, mulching and garden bed maintenance.
• Pruning and hedging.
• Irrigation maintenance and minor repairs.
• Weed and pest management.
• Soft and hard landscaping works.
• Site clean-ups and presentation.
• Identify maintenance issues and recommend solutions.
• Assist wider PROACT team with facilities and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Landscaping tools knowledge

Reliable

Attention to detail

Safety with power tools

Irrigation maintenance

Education

Landscaping qualifications

Tools

Commercial landscaping equipment

Power tools

Job description

PROACT Solutions Pty Limited - Canberra ACT

PROACT Solutions | Canberra ACT | Full-Time

PROACT Solutions is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Gardener to join our team.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is reliable, can work independently and enjoys being part of a hands-on team. Our work is varied, so no two days are necessarily the same.

About the role

You'll be working across a range of commercial properties and sites throughout Canberra, carrying out landscaping, grounds maintenance and general outdoor works.

Your day-to-day work may include:

• General landscaping and garden maintenance
• Lawn care, mowing, edging and trimming
• Planting, mulching and garden bed maintenance
• Pruning and hedging
• Irrigation maintenance and minor repairs
• Weed and pest management
• Soft and hard landscaping works
• Site clean-ups and presentation
• Identifying maintenance issues and recommending solutions
• Assisting the wider PROACT team with general facilities and maintenance works when required

About you

We're looking for someone with previous experience who is practical, reliable and comfortable getting in and getting the job done.

Ideally, you'll have a good knowledge of landscaping/gardener tools and equipment, with experience safely operating commercial landscaping equipment and power tools. You'll have strong attention to detail and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Relevant landscaping or horticultural qualifications would be highly regarded, however practical experience, a strong work ethic and the right attitude are just as important to us.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Fully maintained company vehicle + fuel card
• All tools, equipment, and uniforms provided
• Ongoing support and opportunities for upskilling
• A positive, professional team environment

Required / Preferred Certifications

The following licences and certifications are preferred. If you don't currently hold all of them, don't let that stop you from applying, for the right person, PROACT can assist with obtaining the required training and certifications.

• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• White Card
• Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials
• Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card

We're a local Canberra business with a growing facilities management team. We value good people, quality work and looking after our clients. You'll have variety in your work, the support of a close-knit team and the opportunity to grow with the business.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you. Local People. Lasting Results.