• Work/Life Balance. 6-month, Fixed term contract. Full-Time, Part-time and flexible work arrangements are open for discussion with the opportunity to extend for the right person.
• Competitive Compensation. Your contribution is recognised and valued with above award rates, negotiable based on skills and experience.
• Varied and Hands-on Role: Every day is different with a wide variety of tasks to undertake.

The Opportunity

Amberlee Holiday Homes and Accommodation is a well-established, family-friendly holiday park on the stunning Mornington Peninsula. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Groundsperson to help maintain our beautiful park, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable experience for our guests. If you love working outdoors and take pride in well-maintained gardens and facilities, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role

As a highly valued member of our Grounds and Maintenance team, you will:

• Maintain the gardens, lawns, and communal areas to a high standard.
• Conduct general repairs, landscaping, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, blowers, brushcutters and irrigation systems.
• Assist with waste management, ensuring the park remains clean, tidy and well-presented at all times.
• Support the team with occasional facility maintenance.

The Best Bits

• More than just lawns! You’ll enjoy the variety that day to day operations in the park bring.
• 6-month, fixed-term contract may be extended to a permanent position for the right person.
• Full-Time availability is preferred but Part –time may be considered. We understand the needs of our team and are open to discussions around flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to develop and expand your skills in groundskeeping and maintenance with training provided on the job.
• Work outdoors in a scenic environment, making a real impact on guest experiences.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will:

• Have a high attention to detail and enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in keeping spaces well-maintained.
• Have good communication skills; ability to interact with guests and colleagues professionally.
• Be comfortable using gardening and maintenance tools and machinery.
• Have a strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Be proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team.

The Essentials

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening or a similar role.
• Physically fit with the ability to safely perform the duties of the role including the ability to lift up to 25kgs, stand for extended periods and to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment safely.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Valid Driver’s Licence - MR Licence preferred.
• First Aid Certificate - or willingness to obtain.
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket – preferred.
• Chemical Handling Certificate – preferred.
• Working with Children Check – or willingness to obtain.
• Chainsaw operations certification – preferred.
• Basic plumbing knowledge – preferred.

If you’re passionate about this opportunity but don’t meet every single criterion, we still encourage you to apply. We value progression over perfection, and if you're open about your strengths and weaknesses and prepared to challenge yourself, we’d love to hear why you believe you’re the best choice.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button. Please include your full resume and a cover letter clearly addressing the essential criteria.

For more information, please contact Jemma at [email protected].

Pre-employment checks, including a police check and pre-employment health declaration and/or medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing), may be required.

This role requires that a person has the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications close 01/05/2025.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment process earlier than the listed application deadline if we identify a suitable candidate. We encourage you to submit your application promptly to ensure consideration for the role.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.