Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Grounds Person
Casual grounds maintenance worker at YHIDC, handling garden upkeep and site safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is hands‑on with a broad scope of responsibilities. It supports the Leading Hand (Land Management) with routine grounds maintenance and involves regular grounds and garden upkeep throughout the facility. The position also focuses on delivering high‑quality performance outcomes, managing risks, and contributing to the site’s overall presentation, safety, and upkeep. • Support the Leading Hand (Land Management) with routine grounds maintenance activities • Conduct regular grounds and garden maintenance across the facility • Deliver high‑quality grounds and garden performance outcomes • Identify and manage risks associated with grounds maintenance activities • Contribute to the overall presentation, safety, and upkeep of the site
Key Responsibilities
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸garden upkeep
- ▸risk management
- ▸site presentation
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸performance delivery
What You Bring
Candidates should hold or be able to obtain relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III in Horticulture and a WHS White Card. Proven experience in grounds maintenance, knowledge of horticulture and irrigation systems, and a current driver’s licence are required, with additional licences such as a Medium or Heavy Rigid Truck Licence and Chainsaw Operator Licence considered desirable. A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes are essential. • Cleaning experience (advantage) • Certificate III in Horticulture (desirable) • WHS White Card • Proven experience in grounds maintenance with knowledge of horticulture and irrigation systems • Medium or Heavy Rigid Truck Licence and Chainsaw Operator Licence/Certificate (desirable) • Current and valid driver’s licence • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes
Requirements
- ▸cert iii
- ▸white card
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸driver licence
- ▸truck licence
- ▸chainsaw licence
Benefits
Working with us means enabling communities to thrive each day, offering purpose and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to our future. We provide above‑award pay rates, training and development for career growth, internal mobility across the Downer Group, and a range of employee discounts and benefits. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program that offers wellbeing support, counselling, financial and legal advice for themselves and their families. An Australian Federal Police check and medical assessment are part of the selection process. • Above Award pay rates • Training and development to support career growth • Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group • Employee discounts and benefits • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering wellbeing support, counselling, financial and legal advice for employees and families
Work Environment
Onsite