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Garden & Landscaping Operator

Contract Gardening Team • Wangaratta, Victoria 3677, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Experience in garden maintenance/landscaping/horticulture/grounds maintenance or right attitude and willingness to learn
  • Able to commit to casual employment with consistent full-time hours until year-end
  • Can complete pre-employment screening including Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening and a N

Role Type

On-site • Temporary • Full-time • Associate

Description

Casual Garden Maintenance & Landscaping Operators

Join the team that’s making a difference in our community!

Merriwa Industries is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Casual Garden Maintenance & Landscaping Operators to join our growing Garden Maintenance team.

Whether you’re an experienced grounds maintenance professional or someone who has the right attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join Merriwa?

  • Full-time hours available for casual employees through to the end of this year, with the possibility of continuing into the new year.
  • Permanent opportunities may become available for the right people.
  • Work with a supportive, inclusive team that values safety, respect and quality.
  • Variety of work across parks, gardens, commercial sites and community spaces.

About the Role

As a Casual Garden Maintenance Operator, you’ll help maintain and enhance outdoor spaces by undertaking a variety of horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks, including:

  • Lawn mowing, edging and whipper snipping
  • Pruning, weeding, digging holes and planting
  • Mulching, watering and garden bed preparation
  • Preparing soil for turf installation and installing watering systems
  • Leaf blowing and green waste removal
  • Operating and maintaining gardening equipment safely
  • Delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service

We’re looking for people who:

  • Have experience in garden maintenance, landscaping, horticulture or grounds maintenance OR demonstrate the right attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Can commit to casual employment with consistent full-time hours.
  • Enjoy working outdoors in a physically active role.
  • Work well as part of a team and can follow instructions.
  • Have a strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.
  • Hold a current driver’s licence (preferred/required for driving company vehicles).
  • Can successfully complete the required pre-employment screening, including a Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and White Card.

About Merriwa

At Merriwa, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a social enterprise creating meaningful employment opportunities for people of all abilities. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

If you’re looking for a role where your work makes a real difference apply now! Applications close 23 August 2026, unless filled earlier.

Apply today and grow your career with Merriwa Industries.

Company Overview

At Merriwa, our Dream, Purpose and Values guide the way we work together with our clients, customers and each other. By caring about our business and each other we can help more people in our community.

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