Groundsperson / Garden Labourer

Green by Nature; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

38 hours per week

Early start and early finish

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a reliable Groundsperson / Garden Labourer to maintain a prominent green space in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an early start and finish.

You will join an experienced team, performing mowing, planting, mulching and general grounds maintenance while upholding safety standards in a busy public environment. Prior gardening experience is valued, but a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and take direction from experienced team members.
• Current driver’s licence required.
• White Card and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general garden and grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, hedging, weeding and pruning.
• Assist with planting, mulching and maintaining garden beds.
• Operate equipment including push mowers, ride-on mowers, blowers, hedgers and whipper snippers.
• Load and unload plants, materials and equipment as required.
• Keep work areas, tools and equipment clean and well maintained.
• Work closely with your team to maintain a high standard across the site.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, your team and members of the public.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Teamwork

Physically active work

Education

White Card

Working with Children Check

Driver's licence

Tools

Push mowers

Ride-on mowers

Blowers

Whipper snippers

Job description

Groundsperson / Garden Labourer

About the Role

Green by Nature is looking for a reliable and hands‑on Groundsperson / Garden Labourer to join our team maintaining a prominent green space in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

This is a full‑time position, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You’ll work alongside an experienced team maintaining high‑quality gardens and outdoor spaces in a busy public environment.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in keeping green spaces looking their best, and wants to build their skills and career within the horticulture industry.

Previous gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance experience will be highly regarded, but just as important is a strong work ethic, reliability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

As part of the grounds maintenance team, you will:

• Carry out general garden and grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, hedging, weeding and pruning
• Assist with planting, mulching and maintaining garden beds
• Operate equipment including push mowers, ride‑on mowers, blowers, hedgers and whipper snippers
• Load and unload plants, materials and equipment as required
• Keep work areas, tools and equipment clean and well maintained
• Work closely with your team to maintain a high standard across the site
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, your team and members of the public

About You

You enjoy working outdoors, aren't afraid of getting your hands dirty and take pride in completing work to a high standard.

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• A strong work ethic and reliable approach to work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture or grounds maintenance, although this is not essential
• Confidence undertaking physically active work throughout the day
• A willingness to learn and take direction from experienced team members
• A current driver’s licence
• A White Card and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain them

Why Join Green by Nature?

• Permanent full‑time position, 38 hours per week
• Monday to Friday work schedule with an early start and early finish
• Work in a prominent green space in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
• Fully supplied uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Learn from and work alongside an experienced team
• Build your practical horticultural and grounds maintenance skills
• Clear opportunities for career development and progressionAccess to the knowledge, equipment and resources of an established green space maintenance business

Our Team & Culture

At 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 workplace for our people, with safety forming a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.