Garden Maintenance Team Member

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Green By Nature is hiring a full-time Garden Maintenance Team Member to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces around Essendon and the Northwest. This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced gardener or landscaper who loves variety, takes pride in high standards, and thrives in a collaborative team. You should have 2+ years of hands-on experience, a valid driver’s license, a white card or willingness to obtain one, and a keen eye for detail, safety, and communication. Duties include planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, mowing, and operating a range of equipment while maintaining safety protocols. Benefits include a Monday to Friday schedule with an early finish, career growth, ongoing safety training, and an employee assistance program. To apply, tailor your resume to show concrete examples of high quality work, teamwork, and safety, mention any relevant certifications such as Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens if you have them, and highlight your ability to contribute positively to a supportive culture.

About the Role

As a Garden Maintenance Team Member, you will be maintaining and enhancing gardens and outdoor spaces around the Northwest.

We’re looking for a collaborative team player with strong communication skills. This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced gardener or landscaper who’s passionate about their craft and enjoys the variety of doing something different every day!

Responsibilities

• Use of a variety of equipment such as push mower, whipper snipper, hedger, pole pruner, small plant machinery and basic hand tools
• Planting, weeding, pruning, and watering
• Mowing and whipper snipping lawns, trimming edges, and caring for turf areas
• Preparing soil, mulching and planting beds
• Operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment
• Adhering to safety protocols for a safe work environment

 Benefits

• Competitive benefits that reward your expertise
• Monday to Friday work schedule with early start and early finish
• Opportunity to showcase your skills in a collaborative team environment
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program provides free mental health support
• A clear career path with growth opportunities
• Work with the best knowledge and resources available in the industry
• Ongoing safety training programs and resources available

About You

You have proven yourself to have a strong work ethic and commitment to completing tasks efficiently and to the highest standards.

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens will be highly regarded, but is not essential
• 2+ years' recent hands-on experience in a similar role
• Valid driver's licence and a white card (or willingness to obtain)
• An eye for detail and a passion for delivering high quality work and exceeding client expectations
• A team player who values the experiences, knowledge and input of your colleagues
• Physically fit and able safely lift heavy objects when required and stand/kneel/squat/bend for extended periods
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to provide input and impart your knowledge to others

Above all, you enjoy coming to work each day with a positive attitude and creating beautiful open spaces that people can enjoy.

Our Team & Culture 

Discover 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 work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

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

How to Apply 

Grow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today.