06 Oct
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Evergreen Landscaping
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Upper Hunter Shire Council
06 Oct
Evergreen Landscaping
Upper Hunter Shire Council
Job Description
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Scone & Upper Hunter | 3–4 days per week | Above-award pay | Paid birthday off
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We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Landscape Labourer to join our team on a casual/part-time basis, working approximately 3–4 days per week .
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Our business specialises in landscape maintenance throughout the warmer months , with a greater focus on landscape construction and project work during winter . The role offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to develop practical skills across landscaping, horticulture, irrigation and construction.
Landscape Labourer – Casual/Part-Time n
Scone & Upper Hunter | 3–4 days per week | Above-award pay | Paid birthday off
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We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Landscape Labourer to join our team on a casual/part-time basis, working approximately 3–4 days per week .
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Our business specialises in landscape maintenance throughout the warmer months , with a greater focus on landscape construction and project work during winter . The role offers plenty of variety and the prospect to develop practical skills across landscaping, horticulture, irrigation and construction.
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This is a hands-on outdoor position involving a variety of landscaping and horticultural work.
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Mowing and edging lawns
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Hedging, weeding, lopping and pruning
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Irrigation maintenance
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General landscape maintenance
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Occasional turf laying
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Other general gardening and landscaping tasks
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Winter duties include: nn
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Landscape construction and project work
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Irrigation installation and maintenance
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Softscape work
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General landscape maintenance
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Other varied landscaping tasks
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The work can be physically demanding at times, including heavy manual work. Physical capability and a willingness to work hard are essential.
About You n
We're looking for someone who is:
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Reliable and punctual – someone who turns up and can be counted on
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Physically capable of performing demanding manual work
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Hardworking with a solid work ethic
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Well presented with a good eye for detail
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Genuinely interested in horticulture and landscaping
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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A good communicator
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Willing to learn and develop new skills
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Located in Scone or the surrounding Upper Hunter region
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Holds a current driver's licence
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Able to pass a criminal history check, as we work with some home care providers
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Experience & Qualifications n
Previous landscaping or horticulture experience is preferred but not essential . Training will be provided for the right person.
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A Cert II or above in Horticulture, Landscape Construction, Parks & Gardens , or a similar qualification would be highly regarded.
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For the right candidate, there are opportunities to undertake additional industry training and qualifications, including:
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ChemCert
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Chainsaw certification
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Irrigation
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Other relevant industry training
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What We Offer nn
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Casual/part-time employment — approximately 3–4 days per week
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Above-award pay under the Gardening and Landscaping Award (MA )
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Paid birthday day off
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Training and opportunities to gain additional qualifications
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Variety of work across landscape maintenance and construction
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Opportunity to learn and progress within the business
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Potential for increased hours and/or permanent employment for the right person
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The Right Person n
We aren't necessarily looking for someone with years of experience.
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We're looking for someone who shows up, works hard, listens, learns and takes pride in doing a valuable day's work.
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If you're reliable, physically capable, willing to learn and aren't afraid of getting your hands dirty, we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Landscape Labourer / Gardener (Upper Hunter Shire Council)
🏢 Evergreen Landscaping
📍 Upper Hunter Shire Council