Groundsperson / Garden Labourer

Green by Nature AU; Launceston; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade vehicle

Competitive Salary

3-5 days of work per week

Leave entitlements pro-rated

Career growth opportunities

Industry knowledge and resources

Job summary

Green by Nature AU is seeking a reliable Grounds Person for part-time work at Launceston Airport. The role is based in Launceston TAS, 3 days per week with seasonal hours and a Tool of Trade vehicle provided.

It involves outdoor grounds and garden maintenance, with duties across mowing, pruning, planting, and mulching. You’ll work autonomously yet as part of a team, maintain safety procedures, and support airport landside grounds areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in Grounds maintenance or gardening preferred.
• Certificate in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens.
• Current Manual driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willing to obtain).
• Physically demanding role requiring lifting, bending, squatting and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds and garden maintenance tasks such as mowing, brush-cutting, edging, hedging, weeding, pruning, planting, and mulching.
• Operate hand tools and petrol gear safely (hedgers, blowers, whipper snippers, etc.).
• Load and unload materials, plants, and equipment from trucks and trailers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate tasks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Teamwork

Manual vehicle operation

Education

Certificate in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

Tools

Hedgers

Blowers

Whipper snippers

Ride-on equipment

Job description

• Company Vehicle


• Permanent Part-time position (3 day a week with increased hours based on seasonal requirements)


• Based in Launceston TAS

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and consistent Grounds Person to assist with various tasks related to grounds and garden maintenance on a part-time basis. This hands-on role based at Launceston Airport requires attention to detail, ability to work autonomously and a willingness to work outdoors in most weather conditions.

You will be responsible for the landside grounds maintenance at Launceston Airport, which is a combination of maintaining all turfed and gardens areas within the established airport precinct

If you have a passion for working outdoors, and a desire to learn and grow in the horticultural industry, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds and garden maintenance tasks such as mowing, brush-cutting, edging, hedging, weeding, pruning, planting, and mulching.


• Operate hand tools such as hedgers, blowers and whipper snippers and petrol gear such as push mowers and ride on plant equipment safely and effectively under the guidance of experienced team members.


• Load and unload materials, plants, and equipment from trucks and trailers.


• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, tools, and equipment.


• Communicating and coordinating tasks and updates with key stakes holders (internal and external)


• Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team members.

About You

Previous experience in Grounds maintenance and Gardening, or a related field is preferred.

Certificate in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

You have a current Manual driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willing to obtain)

This role can be physically demanding, and you must have the ability to safely lift and carry heavy objects, bend, squat, kneel and stand for extended periods.

Your ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team will help you to be successful in this role.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary


• Tool of Trade vehicle


• 3-5 days of work per week


• Leave entitlements based on a pro-rate basis.


• Clear career path with growth opportunities.


• Work with the best knowledge and resources available in the industry.

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.