Join a Team Where Your Work Makes a Difference

Looking for more than just a job?
At Programmed Open Space, you’ll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that takes pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across our communities.

This is your opportunity to enjoy meaningful, hands-on work, real career growth, and the stability of an established national brand — all while working outdoors with a great crew.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Supportive, friendly team culture
- Variety of client sites across a multitude of industries
- Be part of a respected, established brand
- Genuine career progression and development opportunities
- Work outdoors in diverse and scenic locations

Who We Are

Programmed Open Space is a leading provider of horticultural and open space maintenance services across multiple industries.

When you join us, you’re not just starting a role — you’re joining the Programmed family. We invest in our people, encourage flexibility, prioritize safety and wellbeing, and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Our culture is built around safety, care and empathy for people and good old fashioned customer service. We are looking for someone who appreciates the diversity of our customers, contractors and teams.

The Opportunity

We’re growing and have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable Qualified Horticultural Tradesperson to join our teams across the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and Wollondilly regions in a casual role.

Reporting to the Project Manager,



you’ll play a key role delivering high-quality lawn and garden maintenance services across a range of client sites.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and like being part of a team that gets the job done right — we’d love to hear from you.

Skills and Experience

- Demonstrated experience in horticultural or grounds maintenance
- Horticulture qualifications
- Strong time management and reliability
- Good written and digital skills
- A clear commitment and understanding of Quality and Health, Safety and Environment systems
- Current AQF3 Chemical Accreditation (or willing to obtain)
- Current driver’s license and OH&S; White Card

Employee Advantages

We recognize that great people deserve great benefits:

- Competitive hourly rates
- Uniforms, PPE and footwear provided
- Long-term career potential
- Paid parental leave and great discounts with selected retailers
- An Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities. If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Qualified Horticultural Tradeperson (Wollongong)
🏢 Programmed
📍 Wollongong