Groundsperson / Garden Labourer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE supplied

Career development opportunities

Permanent full-time position

Job summary

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

You will join an experienced team, perform mowing, mulching, planting and equipment operation, and contribute to high standards of outdoor spaces while building practical horticultural skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture or grounds maintenance is valued.
• Strong work ethic and reliability are essential.
• Able to learn and follow directions from experienced team members.
• Current driver’s licence is 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

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Strong work ethic

Driver's license

White Card

Working with Children Check

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 progression
• Access 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.