Resort Grounds & Gardens Specialist

Palm Lake Group; Donnybrook; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Work-life balance with flexible hours

Training & development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Milestones & tenure rewards

Inclusive workplace culture

Career opportunities across Palm Lake

picturesque environment

Job summary

Palm Lake Group is seeking a committed Groundskeeper to maintain our Beachmere Bay resort grounds, including gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces. This hands-on position supports residents and visitors by ensuring spaces are safe, clean and visually appealing.

The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, with duties spanning maintenance of gardens, lawns, irrigation and outdoor facilities to uphold high standards year-round.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is advantageous.
• ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
• A 'C' class drivers licence is essential.
• Relevant gardening experience in a similar role.
• Ability to use equipment such as push mower, ride on mower, hedge trimmer, whipper snipper and blower.
• Possess the physical ability to undertake the requirements of the role, including bending, lifting and carrying.
• Initiative & the ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Hedge & tree trimming.
• Mowing, edging & whipper snipping.
• Control weeds and pests through the application of herbicides;
• Raking and blowing leaves, pruning and disposing of dying vegetation;
• Planting, mulching, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, including watering and maintenance of irrigation systems;
• Oversee the outdoor presentation of all facilities, including BBQ & pool maintenance
• Ensure all mechanical equipment and tools are kept in good working order

Skills

C class driver's licence

Gardening experience

Initiative

Physical fitness

Education

Cert III Horticulture or equivalent

Tools

Push mower

Ride-on mower

Hedge trimmer

Whipper snipper

Blower

Irrigation systems

Job description

Palm Lake Group is seeking a committed Groundskeeper to maintain our Beachmere Bay resort grounds, including gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces. This hands-on position supports residents and visitors by ensuring spaces are safe, clean and visually appealing.

The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, with duties spanning maintenance of gardens, lawns, irrigation and outdoor facilities to uphold high standards year-round.