Gardener

Gardener 

• Full Time, Permanent role located in Parkville


• Monday - Friday, 06:40 - 15:10

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

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  Consistent weekday hours for work-life balance

  
  


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  Supportive team environment with hands-on guidance

  
  


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  Opportunities to learn and grow horticultural skills

  
  


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  Access to training and development pathways

  
  


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  A safe and inclusive workplace where you’re valued

  
  


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  The chance to work outdoors and stay active

  
  

Make an impact at Serco

As a Gardener, you’ll play an important role in maintaining welcoming and well-kept outdoor spaces. You’ll support the gardening team to deliver high-quality landscape care while learning practical horticultural skills on the job. Working closely with experienced supervisors, you’ll contribute to a safe, efficient, and positive environment. Your work will help create spaces that people can enjoy every day.

As a Gardener in the Horticulture team, you’ll make a positive impact by:

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  Assisting with maintaining gardens, including weeding, pruning and mulching

  
  


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  Supporting planting and replacing shrubs, trees, and seasonal plants

  
  


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  Following guidance from supervisors to complete tasks safely and efficiently

  
  


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  Using and caring for gardening tools and equipment responsibly

  
  


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  Monitoring plant health and reporting any issues or maintenance needs

  
  


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  Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment

  
  

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

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  A willingness to learn and build practical horticultural skills

  
  


• A valid employee working with children's check (or willing to obtain)


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  The ability to work collaboratively and follow guidance from your team

  
  


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  Confidence to carry out hands-on, physical outdoor work

  
  


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  A positive attitude and interest in garden maintenance

  
  


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  Flexibility to work in varying weather conditions

  
  


• Qualifcation in Horticulture or a similar field (desirable)

In joining us, you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with trusted leaders that will help you achieve your goals. Here, you will appreciate a flexible approach to work-life that comes with working at a company with long-term government-backed contracts.

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.