Resort Groundskeeper — Flexible Hours & Growth

Palm Lake Resort; Forster; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Work–life balance with flexible hours

Training & development

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Milestone tenure rewards

Career opportunities across Palm Lake

Job summary

Palm Lake Resort is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain our Forster resort grounds to a pristine standard. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, and involves hands-on gardening, lawn care and outdoor area maintenance for residents and guests year-round.

You will join a supportive team in a vibrant community environment, bringing practical gardening skills, a valid Horticulture Cert III, and a proactive, safety-focused attitude to keep our grounds

Qualifications

• Relevant gardening experience in a similar role.
• Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is advantageous.
• ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
• 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

Gardening experience

Horticulture Cert III

ACDC chemical licence

Equipment operation

Manual handling

Self-motivation

Education

Cert III Horticulture

Job description

Palm Lake Resort is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain our Forster resort grounds to a pristine standard. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, and involves hands-on gardening, lawn care and outdoor area maintenance for residents and guests year-round.

You will join a supportive team in a vibrant community environment, bringing practical gardening skills, a valid Horticulture Cert III, and a proactive, safety-focused attitude to keep our grounds