Do you take pride in leaving a garden looking better than when you found it?

We’re looking for experienced and reliable mower operators to join a professional parks & open spaces team maintaining some of Melbourne’s most visible public spaces.

This is not basic labouring—this role suits people who understand plant care, presentation, and attention to detail, and who enjoy working outdoors as part of a solid, no-nonsense crew.

Gardening Crew Members – Parks & Open Spaces (Northern Suburbs!)

$35–$38/hr | Full time hours | Temp → Perm

The Role

You’ll be working within an experienced horticulture team maintaining high-profile parks, streetscapes, and commercial landscapes across Melbourne’s North.

We currently have vacancies in

- Epping
- Truganina

Your day-to-day work will include:

- Detailed garden maintenance (pruning, planting, weeding, mulching)
- Hedge trimming and presentation work
- Weed control & herbicide application
- Brushcutting and edging
- Ride On Mowing
- General upkeep of landscaped areas and public spaces

What We’re Looking For





We’re after people who know what “good” looks like in a garden—and take pride in achieving it.

Ideal experience:

- Parks & gardens / horticulture background
- Experience in commercial gardening or landscaping maintenance
- Experience Operating Zero Turn/Front deck and Tractor Mowers
- Experience Brush cutting, Hedging, Edging
- Knowledge of plant care and weed control
- Relevant horticulture qualifications (advantageous)

Tickets & requirements:

- White Card (essential)
- Working With Children Check (essential)
- Full driver’s licence (essential)
- MR/HR licence (bonus)

Most importantly:

- Reliable and turns up every day
- Takes pride in quality work
- Works well in a team and follows direction
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

What’s On Offer

- $35–$38/hr depending on experience
- 7:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday
- Temp-to-permanent opportunity
- Well-maintained equipment and organised sites
- Work on high-visibility public spaces
- Strong team culture with a focus on safety and quality

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📌 Gardening Team Members! Parks & Open Spaces - Northern Suburbs! (City of Whittlesea)
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