We are currently seeking experienced Gardeners / Grounds Maintenance / Horticulture Operators for upcoming opportunities across Melbourne's Northern and Western suburbs.
This is a hands-on outdoor role working across parks, gardens, schools, recreational reserves, roadsides, and community spaces.
We are looking for reliable candidates with robust grounds maintenance experience who are comfortable operating equipment and working within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform turf, garden, and general grounds maintenance
Operate zero turn ride-on mowers (52"-72"), wide area mowers, and other landscaping equipment
Conduct brush cutting, hard edging, pruning, hedge trimming, and weed removal
Apply herbicides using knapsack sprayers where required
Carry out pre-start checks on mowers, trailers, and equipment
Load/unload and safely tow trailers carrying mowers and machinery
Use tablets and apps to log jobs and complete digital reporting
Maintain parks, recreational reserves, roadsides, and community areas to a high standard
Work collaboratively within a team guided by a Team Leader
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years' experience in grounds maintenance,



horticulture, landscaping, or similar outdoor maintenance roles
Experience operating ride-on mowers and outdoor maintenance equipment
Experience towing trailers and transporting equipment
Physically fit and comfortable performing hands-on outdoor work
Valid Driver's Licence (Manual licence highly regarded)
Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) - Mandatory
Basic computer literacy and confidence using tablets/apps
Please Note:
Workers will meet daily in Epping to collect company vehicles/Utes
Who we are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and Current Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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