Experienced Gardener / Landscape Operator

Premium Lawn Care Services Residential and Commercial – Springfield QLD

Experienced Lawn & Garden Maintenance Operator – Full Time

$77,000–$82,000 Total Remuneration Package Including Super + Bonuses

Equivalent to approximately $35–$37/hour base rate + 12% super

Springfield Lakes & Surrounding Suburbs Permanent Full-Time – 38 Hours Per Week Immediate Start Available

WE’RE GROWING!

Premium Lawn Care Services is a growing, family-owned lawn and garden maintenance business servicing residential and commercial properties throughout Springfield Lakes and surrounding suburbs.

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Lawn & Garden Maintenance Operator to join our team in a permanent full-time position.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who already has professional lawn mowing and garden maintenance experience, takes pride in producing high‑quality work and wants secure, consistent employment with a growing local business.

Pay & Perks

$77,000–$82,000 total remuneration package including 12% superannuation, depending on experience and demonstrated capability.

This is equivalent to approximately:

- $35–$37 per hour base rate
- 12% superannuation
- Performance bonuses available
- Formal performance reviews every 6 months
- Wage reviews every 6 months
- Genuine opportunity for wage increases as your skills, productivity and responsibilities increase

The starting wage offered will be relevant to your experience, qualifications and demonstrated capability.

Your wage will be formally reviewed as part of our 6‑monthly performance review process and adjusted where appropriate based on factors including performance, reliability, productivity, quality of work, additional skills and increased responsibility.

We believe strong performance should be recognised and rewarded.

What We Offer

- Permanent full‑time employment
- 38 guaranteed hours per week




- Competitive $35–$37/hour base rate + super
- Starting wage based on your experience and capability
- 6‑monthly performance and wage reviews
- Opportunity for ongoing wage increases
- Consistent year‑round work
- Performance bonuses
- Small local service area centred around Springfield Lakes
- Quality tools, machinery and equipment supplied
- Established residential and commercial customer base
- Training and professional development
- Genuine opportunity to progress into a Senior Operator or Team Leader role
- Supportive family‑owned business
- Long‑term employment opportunities
- Immediate start available

We value good employees and want people who are looking for a stable, long‑term position where robust performance is recognised and rewarded.

Your Day‑to‑Day Role

Your duties will include:

- Professional lawn mowing
- Whipper snipping and edging
- Blowing and property clean‑up
- Hedge trimming
- Pruning
- Weed control and spraying
- General garden maintenance
- Garden bed maintenance
- Mulching
- Green waste removal
- Turf and basic soft landscaping work
- Safe operation of lawn and garden machinery
- Basic equipment care and maintenance
- Maintaining clean and professional work sites
- Working efficiently through scheduled residential and commercial jobs
- Providing friendly and professional customer service

Who We’re Looking For

Reliability is extremely important to us.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Turns up consistently and on time
- Has professional lawn and garden maintenance experience




- Takes pride in producing quality work
- Can work efficiently without constant supervision
- Works well as part of a small team
- Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
- Has strong attention to detail
- Looks after vehicles, tools and equipment
- Communicates professionally with customers
- Is honest and accountable
- Has a positive attitude
- Wants secure, long‑term employment
- Is motivated to develop their skills and progress within the business

Essential Requirements

You must have:

- Minimum 12 months’ paid professional lawn mowing or garden maintenance experience
- Confidence operating commercial lawn mowing equipment
- Experience with whipper snipping and edging
- Experience using blowers and common garden maintenance equipment
- Current driver’s licence
- Australian working rights
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
- Ability to provide employment references

Successful applicants may be required to complete appropriate pre‑employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening.

Desirable

The following are advantageous but not essential:

- Certificate II or III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Landscaping or similar
- White Card
- First Aid Certificate
- Weed spraying experience
- Hedge trimming and pruning experience
- Commercial property maintenance experience

Don’t have every qualification listed?

We are willing to train the right person who already has good professional lawn and garden maintenance experience, a strong work ethic and a reliable employment history.

Career Progression & Wage Growth

This position offers genuine career and wage progression.

We conduct a formal performance review every 6 months, where we assess:

- Reliability and attendance
- Quality of work
- Productivity and efficiency
- Customer service
- Equipment care

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