Position Overview
The General Labourer role is a hands-on position working across a variety of residential and acreage properties. The work is varied and may include garden maintenance, site clean-up, soft landscaping, and assisting with construction and installation jobs.
This role would suit someone who is physically fit, reliable, enjoys outdoor work, and is willing to learn. Previous experience is helpful, but not essential — attitude, work ethic and willingness to get in and have a go are just as important.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with general garden maintenance duties including mowing, whipper snipping, hedging and weeding
- Carry out site clean-up and general labouring tasks
- Assist with planting, mulching and garden installations
- Support the team with paving, edging, turf preparation and other landscape works
- Load, unload and move materials, tools and equipment
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Follow instructions from team leaders and work efficiently as part of a team
- Represent the business professionally on client properties
Skills and Attributes Required
- Reliable and hardworking
- Physically fit and capable of manual labour
- Comfortable working outdoors
- Good attitude and willingness to learn
- Able to take direction and work as part of a team
- Punctual and well presented
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Working with children check.
Desirable But Not Essential
- Previous experience in landscaping, gardening, construction or labouring
- Experience using basic outdoor power tools and equipment
- Driver’s licence
- Interest in gardens, landscaping or horticulture
What We Offer
- Casual role with above award wage
- Monday to Friday work available
- Variety of work across beautiful properties in the Southern Highlands
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience in landscaping and garden maintenance
- Potential for ongoing work for the right person