Landscape and Grounds Maintenance & Landcare Operator - Casual and Permanent

Illawarra Grounds and Surrounds – Wollongong NSW

Illawarra Grounds and Surrounds (IGS) is an established industrial landcare maintenance business seeking skilled and dependable workers with experience in grounds maintenance, vegetation management and machinery operation.

We are seeking experienced and reliable Grounds Maintenance & Landcare Operators who can safely perform physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions, operate machinery, and maintain high safety standards.

The role involves

Industrial grounds and vegetation maintenance

Ride-on mowing and large-area mowing operations

Brush cutting, edging, chainsaw and power tool operation

Fencing installation, repairs and replacement

Tree and vegetation management works

Waste removal and site clean-up

Spraying and weed management activities

Manual labour including digging, lifting, loading and shovelling

Completing daily safety inspections, work records and electronic documentation

Working independently and within small crews across multiple sites

Our work is labour-intensive and primarily conducted across industrial sites and commercial sites. Tasks include large-scale grounds maintenance, vegetation management, fencing, machinery operation, and general landcare activities. Applicants seeking residential gardening or light maintenance work are unlikely to find this role suitable.

About you

Dependable,



punctual and committed to arriving each day ready to work

Comfortable performing physically demanding work

Safety-conscious, accountable, and take pride in your work

Able to follow instructions and work unsupervised when required

Respectful of teammates, customers, equipment, and company procedures

To be considered, you must have:

Relevant industry experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landcare, landscaping, civil works, agriculture, or a related outdoor industry

Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual labour throughout the working day

Reliable transport and current driver's licence

Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and ability to meet work commitments

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to workplace safety and following WHS procedures

Relevant industry experience in grounds maintenance, horticultural and landcare maintenance

Details of ride-on mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws, skid steers, excavators, or other plant and equipment you have operated

Tickets, licences, and qualifications held

Whether you are seeking casual or permanent employment

5-day working week, with hours towards RDO

Above award wages

WHS Induction Card. Safety and induction training is provided

ChemCERT Chemical accreditation

Experience with larger machinery (mowers, bobcats, excavators, trucks)

Chainsaw accreditation and safety training

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📌 Landscape and Grounds Maintenance & Landcare Operator - Casual and Permanent (Wollongong)
🏢 Illawarra Grounds and Surrounds
📍 Wollongong