Groundsperson

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Green by Nature in Toowoomba seeks a full-time Garden Labourer Grounds Person to maintain the school's grounds. This role covers mowing, edging, hedging, pruning, planting and mulching, plus safe operation of hand-held and petrol-powered equipment and loading materials. Benefits include a Monday to Friday schedule, early starts, training and career progression within a growing national business, and a supportive safety team. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight grounds maintenance experience, teamwork and safety, and show you can meet the physical demands. You’ll need a valid driver's licence and a White Card and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain them; include references and a brief note on readiness to learn.

🌿 About the Role

We're looking for a motivated Garden Labourer / Grounds Person to join our team in a full-time, permanent role, maintaining the grounds of a prestigious school in Toowoomba. This hands-on position involves a mix of turf and garden maintenance, helping to keep the school's outdoor spaces looking their best year-round.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in high-quality work and want to build a career in horticulture or grounds maintenance, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team, develop your skills and build a long-term career with Green by Nature.

🛠️ Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of turf and garden maintenance tasks, including mowing, edging, hedging, weeding, pruning, planting and mulching.
• Maintain high-quality lawns, garden beds and landscaped areas across the school grounds.
• Safely operate hand-held equipment including hedge trimmers, blowers and whipper snippers, as well as petrol-powered equipment such as push mowers and ride-on machinery.
• Load and unload plants, materials and equipment as required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment, including the care of tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a positive safety culture across the team.

✅ Benefits

• 🌱 Secure, full-time permanent employment.
• ⏰ Monday to Friday schedule with early starts and early finishes, supporting a great work-life balance.
• 🏫 Opportunity to work at a prestigious school with beautifully maintained grounds.
• 📚 Ongoing training and development to help you build your career.
• 📈 Clear pathways for career progression within a growing national business.
• 🤝 Supportive team culture with access to industry-leading knowledge, equipment and resources.

👤 About You

You have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard. Previous experience in grounds maintenance, turf management, gardening, landscaping or a related industry will be highly regarded, but a willingness to learn is just as important.

This role is physically demanding, so you'll need to be comfortable lifting and carrying materials, bending, kneeling, squatting and standing for extended periods while working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

You'll also bring:

• A willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to working safely and producing quality work.
• A current driver's licence.
• A White Card and Working with Children Check, or the willingness to obtain them.

🌳 Our Team & Culture

At Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.

We're proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. Our core values—Accountability, Bravery and Care—guide the way we work with each other, our customers and our communities every day.

📩 How to Apply

Grow your career with Green by Nature.

Submit your resume today and join a team that's passionate about creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces at one of Toowoomba's leading schools. We look forward to hearing from you.