About the role The Lead Brushcutter Operator is the highest technical specialist within the Brushcutter Operator classification. They hold advanced equipment expertise, conduct field repairs, diagnose faults accurately and proactively manage equipment to minimise unplanned downtime. They provide informal technical guidance to BO1 and BO2 operators and consistently deliver the highest quality outcome across all allocated sites.

Key responsibilities

- Operate commercial brushcutters, line trimmers and clearing saws safely and to the required finish standard on all allocated sites

- Select appropriate cutting heads, blades and line gauges for the vegetation type, site conditions and contract specification

- Complete a full equipment pre-start check before first use each day and report faults to the Team Leader immediately

- Establish a safe ejection zone before commencing operation and ensure all bystanders and other workers are transparent of the hazard area

- Record equipment hours and fuel usage for all assigned plant at the end of each shift

- Apply correct PPE at all times: hearing protection, face shield or safety glasses, cut-resistant leg protection, steel-capped footwear and hi-vis

- Carry out scheduled servicing tasks including cutting head inspection and replacement, blade changes, fuel filter inspection, air filter cleaning and replacement, spark plug inspection, and engine oil checks in accordance with OEM service schedule





- Diagnose equipment faults accurately and communicate them using the company fault-reporting system with plant number, fault description and urgency

- Conduct approved minor field repairs including cutting head replacement, fuel line and filter repair, throttle cable adjustment and harness repair to minimise downtime while maintaining full safety standards

- Provide informal technical guidance to BO1 and BO2 operators on pre-start checks, blade and cutting head selection, and servicing tasks

About you

- 5+ years advanced commercial brushcutter operation, competent across all brushcutter and line trimmer types operated by Lush Green

- Queensland 'C' Class Driver's Licence — must be held for vehicle operation

- ACDC Licence — or actively working towards, timeline agreed with manager

- Demonstrated experience conducting minor field repairs and diagnosing commercial brushcutter equipment faults

- Current Construction Induction Card where applicable to site

- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid — must be held

- Proven ability to work fully autonomously across multiple sites and equipment types simultaneously

- Exceptional attention to detail in cutting quality, maintenance records and fault documentation

- Punctual, self-managing and accountable without close supervision

- Able to sustain prolonged operation of handheld equipment in varying outdoor conditions

📌 Brushcutter operator (Baringa)
🏢 Lush and Green
📍 Baringa