Grounds worker / Gardener
Full time position 38 hours per week.
Rate: Level 3 Gardener grade 2 - Hospitality Industry General Award 2021
Location: Newman, Western Australia
Oasis @ Newman is a privately owned accommodation facility located 7kms south of Newman, Western Australia. Newman is the Gateway to the Real Outback and is a short distance to world famous attractions, including Karijini National Park, Carawine Gorge and historical Indigenous sites.
Oasis boasts 600+rooms, resort-style swimming pool, dining room, gym, al fresco and recreation room.
We are currently looking for individuals with the appropriate level of experience to fulfill the role of Grounds worker / Gardener.
Job Description:
Landscape Gardeners plan, construct, and maintain outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens, and landscaped areas. They work in residential, commercial, and hospitality environments, including hotels and resorts.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and maintain seedbeds and growing sites
* Propagate and plant trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, and bulbs
* Prepare lawn areas by spreading topsoil, planting grass, or laying turf
* Weed, trim, fertilise, water, and mow lawns and garden beds
* Ensure reticulation systems are working and maintain as required
* Prune trees and hedges; install plant supports and protection devices
* Prepare landscape plans and drawings
* Select materials and plants for landscaping projects
* Set out and install hardscape and softscape structures
* Construct gravel paths, paved areas, fences, pergolas, ponds, and garden furniture
* Inspect and treat trees and shrubs for pests and diseases
* Operate and maintain gardening tools and machinery
This role will require some weekend work with accommodation provided for a weekly deduction as per the Hospitality Industry General Award 2021.
Oasis Newman is willing to provide immigration sponsorship under the DAMA scheme. Partners may also work for the company in different roles we have at the site