About This Role
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Horticultural Labourer to join our team. As a Horticultural Labourer, you will be responsible for maintaining the health and appearance of various plants, flowers, and gardens. The successful applicant will have experience in gardening, relevant horticulture qualifications, physical fitness for labouring duties, ability to work in a team, strong safety awareness, current driver's licence, ability to pass police check and drug screen, and own PPE including steel cap boots and hi-vis long-sleeved shirt.
* Key responsibilities include weeding, planting, pruning, staking, raking, spreading mulch, weed and pest control (spraying), operating zero-turn, push mowers & brush cutters, and other general gardening duties as required.
Requirements and Qualifications
* Must have experience in gardening.
* Relevant horticulture qualifications are an advantage.
* Physical fitness for labouring duties is essential.
* Ability to work in a team and follow instructions is crucial.
* Strong safety awareness is mandatory.
* Current driver's licence is required.
* Ability to pass police check and drug screen is necessary.
* Own PPE including steel cap boots and hi-vis long-sleeved shirt must be provided.
This is a 4-week temporary assignment, Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:30pm, with potential for ongoing work. Successful applicants will be employed on a casual basis.
Work Conditions
* The role involves working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
* Must be able to lift heavy loads and perform manual labour tasks.
* Regular attendance and punctuality are expected.