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Certificated Gardener

Australia, Preston · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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Qualified Gardener / Parks & Gardens Maintenance Officer ... Location: Northern Suburbs & South-Eastern Melbourne. Hourly Rate: $38.00 per hour + Super. Job Type: Contract (3–5 months). Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM). About the Opportunity: Are you a qualified gardener looking for a stable, high-paying role within local government operations? We are currently seeking a motivated, trade-qualified Parks & Gardens Maintenance Specialist to support major municipal open space contracts across Melbourne's northern and south-eastern regions. Operating out of the council depot, you will join a dedicated civil crew ensuring that public parks, sporting reserves, and council facilities are kept in pristine condition. This contract is initially locked in for a 3-to-5-month block starting early June 2026, offering excellent hours and highly competitive local government rates.

Job Responsibility

  • Executing contemporary horticultural maintenance across garden beds, including planting, mulching, pruning, and detailed weeding
  • Operating commercial ride-on mowers, line trimmers, and light mechanical plant to maintain expansive turf areas and reserves
  • Safe setup and application of pesticides/herbicides as part of scheduled weed control programs
  • Conducting daily pre-start safety inspections and minor field maintenance on plant, equipment, and trailers
  • Ensuring sites are cleared of litter and hazards prior to commencing works
  • Working collaboratively within a small crew, occasionally providing casual trade guidance or on-the-job support to apprentices and trainees

Requirements

  • Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Arboriculture, or an equivalent trade qualification
  • Current Victorian Driver's Licence (Medium/Heavy Rigid licence highly desirable)
  • Valid Construction Induction White Card
  • Traffic Management or ACUP (Chemical) certificates are highly regarded
  • Demonstrated hands-on background in commercial landscape maintenance or municipal parks operations
  • Competence in utilizing power tools, precision light mechanical plant, and commercial mowers
  • Physical fitness to undertake manual handling, lifting, and bending across outdoor and uneven roadside terrain
  • Strong team focus with a polite, courteous manner

Nice to have

  • Medium/Heavy Rigid licence
  • Traffic Management or ACUP (Chemical) certificates

What we offer

  • Excellent $38/hr base rate with consistent, reliable weekly pay
  • Reliable 38-hour week with a steady 6:30 AM start
  • Gain valuable public sector experience
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