Our client is a company with clear purpose and mission, shaping liveable cities by delivering the full scope of open space, civil infrastructure and environmental services to government and private enterprise.

They provide unparalleled knowledge and experience in their Open Space division, Arboriculture work and Tree management, Parks and Gardens, Sportsfield maintenance and Turf renovations.

Their service is delivered by a highly professional team of experienced and passionate staff committed to ensuring every job is completed to the highest standard with safety at the forefront at all times.

We have the pleasure to recruit for our clients prestigious contract in their Open Space/Parks and Gardens division based in the CBD. These current vacancies include: Qualified & highly experienced Gardeners, Mower Operators, Turf Curators, Parks & Infrastructure Asset Team Members.

These positions require you to work within a highly experienced Horticultural team, maintaining some of Melbourne's most beautiful and highly regarded gardens and parklands. What an incredible opportunity!

Core responsibilities (role dependant)

• High end garden maintenance
• Herbicide application
• Front deck/zero turn mowers
• Brushcutting
• Turf machinery operation
• Playground, furniture & signage maintenance

Skills and experience

• Commercial Parks & Gardens & Horticulture experience-highly desirable
• Relevant Horticulture/Turf industry certificates/qualifications -highly desirable
• Knowledge of herbicide application techniques-highly desirable
• A desire to work in the outdoors
• Fit, healthy and work well within a team
• Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic
• Strong commitment to and working knowledge of safe work practices
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Any certificates in Horticulture/Arboriculture desirable but not essential

What’s on offer

• $32.38 - $35.00 per hour -Day shift
• Working in the great outdoors in high profile open spaces
• Latest plant and equipment
• Temp to perm opportunities
• Attractive working hours
• A workplace that focuses on safety first

We are an equal opportunities employer, we strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds including the culturally diverse.

Please note, only successful applications will be contacted, during the hours of 8:00am- 8:00pm.

A full drivers licence and good driving record is essential.