AAGM is looking for a reliable and trustworthy gardener to join the business, with the potential to step into a Leading Hand role when required.

This role will begin with a casual trial period. Successful applicants may then be offered permanent employment, either part time or full time, depending on business needs, performance and suitability.

About the role

This is a hands on gardening and grounds maintenance role across Canberra, Queanbeyan and surrounding areas.

When the business owner is present, you will be working under direction and following the systems, standards and job instructions already in place.

When the business owner is away, the right person may be required to step up and help keep regular jobs running smoothly.

This does not mean taking over the business. It means being trusted to follow instructions, complete work to a high standard, communicate clearly, respect equipment and look after clients properly.

I am an easy going and fair business owner, but this role comes with real responsibility. I need someone who is honest, reliable and willing to treat the business, clients, equipment and vehicles with respect.

Important availability

Applicants must be available in October 2026.

Applicants must also be available during March and April 2027 while the business owner is overseas.

This availability is very important, as the successful applicant may be required to assist with regular maintenance work using company equipment, company vehicle, company fuel and company systems.

Main duties

Lawn mowing and edging

Hedge trimming

Pruning

Weeding

Garden clean ups

Green waste removal

General garden maintenance

Blowing paths and hard surfaces





Following job instructions

Taking before and after photos

Communicating clearly with the business owner

Maintaining a high standard of work

The right person will be

Reliable and punctual

Honest and trustworthy

Experienced in gardening or grounds maintenance

Confident working alone when required

Comfortable taking direction

Able to step up when the owner is away

Good with clients

Careful with tools, equipment and vehicles

Able to follow instructions

Able to work efficiently

Proud of doing a job properly

Requirements

Previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience

Current drivers licence

Ability to safely use mowing, hedging and gardening equipment

Valuable communication skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

References from previous work

Police check may be requested

What is provided

Company equipment when required

Company vehicle when required

Company fuel when required

Job instructions

Ongoing support

Opportunity for permanent employment

Opportunity for bonuses for the right person

Pay

Pay will depend on experience, reliability and ability to take responsibility.

To apply

Please send through:

Your gardening or grounds maintenance experience

Your current availability

Confirmation that you are available in October 2026

Confirmation that you are available during March and April 2027

Whether you have a current drivers licence

Whether you are comfortable working alone when required

Any references or photos of previous work if available

Pay: $27.00 – $50.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

- Are you available October 2026 & March/April 2027

Language:

- English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 EOI Gardener with Leading Hand Potential (Canberra)
🏢 AAGM
📍 Canberra