Labourer (Mowing, Brush Cutting, Spraying)

Austral Tree Service Pvt. Ltd; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Competitive salary

Family-friendly team environment

Training and career development

Variety of work across sites

Job summary

Austral Tree Services, part of Project Green Group (pgg), is seeking a hands-on grounds maintenance operative in South Australia. The role offers full-time, part-time or casual options, with responsibilities spanning mowing, pruning, weed control and site clean-ups across diverse client sites.

You will operate ride-on mowers and gardening equipment, maintain tools and follow safety procedures, while communicating with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work.
• Physically fit and comfortable performing hands-on outdoor work.
• Safety conscious and willing to follow procedures.
• Motivated, positive and able to work well as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering quality results.

Responsibilities

• Ride-on mower, brush cutter and other gardening equipment operation.
• Mowing, edging, mulching and general grounds maintenance.
• Pruning, hedging, trimming and slashing.
• Weed control, Poisoning swabbing and spraying.
• Assistance in our wood yard when required.
• Site clean-ups and waste removal.
• Maintaining tools, machinery and vehicles in good working order.
• Using mobile technology for job tracking, reporting and team communication.
• Following all safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Representing pgg professionally while working on client sites.

Skills

Reliable

Physically fit

Safety conscious

Team player

Communication

Education

Horticulture qualification

Tools

Chainsaw operation

EWP licence

Truck licence MR/HR/MC

Chemical application experience

Job description

About Us

Austral Tree Services, part of Project Green Group (pgg), is one of South Australia’s leading arboriculture companies. We work across residential, commercial and government projects, delivering professional tree and vegetation services throughout Adelaide and surrounding areas.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, notices the little things and enjoys working outdoors. Opportunities are available on a full-time, part-time or casual basis, offering flexibility to suit your circumstances. You'll be responsible for grounds maintenance, including mowing, pruning, weed control and poisoning. You'll work as part of a supportive team while also being trusted to work independently and take ownership of your work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ride-on mower, brush cutter and other gardening equipment operation
• Mowing, edging, mulching and general grounds maintenance
• Pruning, hedging, trimming and slashing
• Weed control, Poisoning swabbing and spraying
• Assistance in our wood yard when required
  
• Site clean-ups and waste removal
• Maintaining tools, machinery and vehicles in good working order
• Using mobile technology for job tracking, reporting and team communication
• Following all safety, environmental and quality procedures
• Representing pgg professionally while working on client sites

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work
• Physically fit and comfortable performing hands-on outdoor work
• Safety conscious and willing to follow procedures
• Motivated, positive and able to work well as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering quality results
• Comfortable working across a variety of sites
• Able to communicate professionally with clients and team members
• Willing to travel within South Australia and, where required, interstate
  

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Driver's licence
• White Card
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and relevant site clearances
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety
• Self-Motivated, Reliable and able to make sound decisions on site

Highly regarded:

• Horticulture or landscaping qualification
• ChemCert or chemical application experience
• Chainsaw operation experience or training
• First Aid / CPR
• EWP licence
• Truck licence (MR/HR/MC)
• Competent operating powered gardening equipment including mowers, brush cutters and trimmers

Why Join pgg?

At pgg, we believe in Respect, Empowerment, Innovation and Safety. We invest in our people and want our team members to build long-term careers with us.

You'll enjoy:

• Job security with a strong pipeline of work
• Competitive salary package based on your skills, experience and qualifications
• Supportive, family-friendly team environment
  
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Variety of work across commercial, government and community sites
• The opportunity to be part of a growing South Australian business

If you're an individual who takes pride in doing a great job, enjoys working outdoors and wants to become part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be required to attend a pre-employment medical, including audiometric testing and drug/alcohol screening.