Workfast are looking for a motivated Turf Labourer for an ongoing position based at the iconic Commonwealth Park in Canberra, ACT.

• 6:30 am - 2:36 pm
• Immediate start
• $32 - 34 per hour + OT + super

This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified turf professionals, current apprentices, or students studying turf management who are passionate about working outdoors and maintaining high-quality green spaces.

What you get:

• Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
• Clear pathway to leadership roles for the right candidate
• Genuine training and career development opportunities
• Experience working for a national, respected company
• Long-term job security and a healthy work-life balance
• Supportive and professional team environment

What you will be doing:

• Performing detailed turf maintenance across premium public parklands
• Operating ride-on mowers (including Zero Turn), edgers, blowers, and other turf equipment
• Laying, repairing, and maintaining turf surfaces to a high standard
• Irrigation, fertilisation, and weed control
• Supporting broader landscape maintenance tasks as needed
• Maintaining clean and safe workspaces
• Collaborating with the team and reporting to the site supervisor

What you need:

• Qualification in Turf Management / Horticulture, OR currently studying / 2nd–3rd year apprentice
• Hands-on experience operating ride-on mowers (Zero Turn)
• Experience in high-detail turf maintenance or groundskeeping beneficial
• Strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Eagerness to grow into leadership roles
• Full working rights in Australia

About us

Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

If you are interested in the Turf Assistant position in Commonwealth Park, Canberra ACT, please click the link to apply.