Experienced Casual Gardeners Wanted – The Mower Shed

About the Role

Are you an experienced gardener who takes pride in their work, knows what needs to be done and can get in and get the job done? We want to hear from you!

The Mower Shed, a social enterprise of UnitingCare Kippax, is looking for reliable, hardworking and experienced Casual Gardeners to join our grounds maintenance team.

We're looking for people who know their way around gardening equipment, can hit the ground running and take pride in delivering quality work.

Our team provides professional lawn and grounds maintenance services across Canberra, and we need dependable people who can work efficiently, use their initiative and get the job done to a high standard.

If you're someone who turns up on time, works hard and enjoys a productive day outdoors, we'd love to have you on board.

What You'll Be Doing

Undertaking general lawn and grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, whipper snipping, weeding, mulching and pruning

Operating gardening equipment safely and confidently

Completing assigned jobs efficiently and to a high standard

Maintaining clean, tidy and presentable outdoor spaces

Undertaking rubbish removal and general site clean-ups

Working independently or alongside other team members to meet daily work schedules

Providing professional and respectful service to clients

Taking responsibility for the quality of your work and maintaining safe work practices

What We're Looking For

We're looking for experienced gardeners who are dependable, motivated and ready to work.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Demonstrated experience in lawn mowing,



gardening or commercial grounds maintenance

Confidence using commercial mowers, brush cutters, edgers, blowers and other gardening equipment

A strong work ethic and the ability to work efficiently without constant supervision

Reliability and punctuality – someone we can count on to turn up and get the job done

The ability to work independently, show initiative and contribute to a productive team

Good physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Attention to detail and pride in producing quality results

Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions

A positive, professional attitude and commitment to workplace safety

Availability to work Monday to Friday between 6:00am and 5pm

Additional requirements:

Current manual driver's licence and the ability to tow a trailer

White Card, Asbestos Awareness and Silica Awareness training, or willingness to obtain these

Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration, or willingness to obtain one

Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

At The Mower Shed, we value people who work hard, take initiative and contribute positively to the team.

We offer:

Casual employment with competitive remuneration

A friendly, supportive and down-to-earth team environment

Varied grounds maintenance work across Canberra

Opportunities to develop your skills and experience

A workplace where reliability, initiative and quality workmanship are recognised

The chance to be part of a social enterprise making a genuine difference in the community

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📌 Experienced casual gardeners (Canberra)
🏢 UnitingCare Kippax
📍 Canberra