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Gardener

10/12/2024
10/01/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Avon Downs
Agriculture, Nature & Animal

Who are we:

The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824, we’ve been doing this for a while we’re Australia’s oldest continuously operating company. We’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We’re dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we’d love you to join us.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out duties in a planned way, following work schedules, organising materials and equipment
  • prior to commencing work
  • Mow, whipper snip and water lawn areas within the station complex
  • Maintain fences, hedges, garden beds, sprinklers
  • Maintain gardens (pruning, weeding, mulching, planting)
  • Prepare and apply garden chemicals
  • Take rubbish to the dump
  • Use chainsaw to trim trees and large shrubs
  • Feed animals around the homestead
  • Perform routine checks on all equipment prior to use
  • Operate equipment as required, following all safety precautions
  • Observe and report equipment issues
  • Perform routine maintenance as required and report any major repair needs
  • Maintain personal equipment in reliable condition
  • Maintain a tidy/clean workplace and quarters
  • Apply chemicals as required, operating only under supervision until trained; follow chemical management procedures in AACo Reference Manuals
  • Maintain water supply equipment in good working order
  • Committed to innovative environmental management to protect our natural resources and promote sustainable agriculture

Desired Skills and Experience

 

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Demonstrated competency in all tasks reasonably required of a gardener
  • Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
  • Ability to organise/prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, whilst working under pressure
  • Mature and rational approach to problem-solving
  • Flexibility - able to meet changing requirements
  • Initiative - ability to take quick action when required and actively pursue opportunities to make further contributions

Benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration & allowances
  • Ongoing training and development, both on the job and from external providers

 

Apply Now to join the AAco Team!

We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AAco . To apply for this position, please submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via recruitment@aaco.com.au.

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