Groundsperson

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Early starts

Uniform and PPE supplied

Training and development

Team culture

Career progression

Job summary

Green by Nature in Brendale is seeking a reliable Groundsperson to maintain turf and outdoor areas. This full-time role involves mowing, edging, trimmer work, and operating a range of outdoor equipment to keep spaces healthy and well presented.

You’ll join a supportive team, start early, and contribute to turf maintenance programs. Applicants with lawn care, landscaping, or horticulture experience and a current driver’s license are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in turf maintenance, grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticulture.
• Experience operating push and ride-on mowers.
• Experience using whipper snippers, edgers and other outdoor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain turf to a high standard.
• Operate push and ride-on mowers.
• Whipper snip and edge around turf.
• Maintain clean and defined turf edges.
• Carry out general turf care and maintenance.
• Assist with fertilising and turf nutrition programs.
• Identify and control weeds within turf areas.
• Assist with turf repairs and general presentation.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Horticulture

Tools

Push mower

Ride-on mower

Whipper snipper

Edger

Job description

Groundsperson – Turf Maintenance

About the Role

Green by Nature is looking for a reliable and hands-on Groundsperson to join our team in Brendale. This is a full-time, Monday to Friday opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality turf and outdoor areas.

Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll play an important role in keeping turf areas healthy, well-presented and maintained to a consistently high standard. You’ll be involved in regular mowing, edging, trimming and general turf maintenance, while operating a range of professional equipment.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done and have an interest in turf maintenance, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and build a career with Green by Nature.

What You’ll Be Doing – Turf Maintenance

• Mowing and maintaining turf areas to a high standard
• Operating push and ride-on mowers across large turf areas
• Whipper snipping and edging around turf areas
• Maintaining clean and defined turf edges
• Carrying out general turf care and maintenance
• Assisting with fertilising and turf nutrition programs
• Identifying and controlling weeds within turf areas
• Assisting with turf repairs, reinstatement and general presentation
• Monitoring turf health and reporting any issues
• Assisting with irrigation and watering requirements
• Operating blowers and other outdoor maintenance equipment
• Keeping turf areas, paths and surrounding areas clean and well presented
• Loading and unloading materials, tools and equipment as required
• Following safe work practices and maintaining equipment in good condition

Why Join Green by Nature?

• Full-time, Monday to Friday position
• Early starts and early finishes
• Competitive remuneration
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive management team and great team culture
• Career progression opportunities within a growing national business
• Work alongside experienced turf and grounds maintenance professionals
• Opportunity to develop your skills in professional turf maintenance

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in presentation and is keen to develop their skills in turf maintenance and grounds care.

• Previous experience in turf maintenance, grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticulture is highly regarded
• Experience operating push and ride-on mowers is desirable
• Experience using whipper snippers, edgers and other outdoor equipment
• A genuine interest in turf and maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Able to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Physically fit and able to perform hands-on outdoor work
• Current driver’s licence
• White Card or willingness to obtain
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain

Our Team & Culture

At Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive workplace for all our people.

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our core values of Accountability, Bravery and Care guide the way we work every day.