Landscapers & Labourers

We are seeking talented landscapers and labourers who are driven to success, customer focused and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Let me explain about our company

At Shape and Form we have built our reputation based on providing excellent landscaping and construction service to our clients’ residential projects for many years. We are highly respected for our attention to detail and our high standards of finished work. Because of our proven results, we are winning more work and we need some more good people.

We have a strong culture based around mutual respect for each person, their role and contribution. We enjoy seeing the end results of the effort and focus we put into a project.

We truly value our employees and we mean it when we say our people are vital to our success We look after our people in ways that really matter to them. Our team is a respected mix of proven experience and new energy. Shape and Form provides an environment where our people are encouraged to embrace challenges, express their ideas and enjoy themselves.

As a member of the Shape and Form team, you can expect:

- Autonomy to make decisions, manage teams and sub-contractors to deliver great results
- 100% support to do your best work within a hard-working, collaborative team environment
- To be part of an A-grade team where everyone pulls their weight
- To have a sense of personal achievement in working on high quality projects
- To develop your skills and grow your career, and be financially rewarded.

This is a new role for someone looking to build on their career as an experienced landscaper. The role is for an immediate start. While we expect you to come to us with experience in landscaping/construction, we will assist and train you in the Shape and Form way.

**Your skills, attitude, and outlook on life**:
If this role is right for you, you'll be a good communicator and relate well to clients and your co-workers.

You'll have high personal standards and be self-motivated. You enjoy working to a high standard within budgets and timeframes.

You'll be the kind of person who can think on their feet, use initiative and problem solve as issues crop up. You'll be self-sufficient, but also be prepared to ask for advice and help as the need arises.

You might have worked for other commercial or domestic landscapers. You might even have had your own landscaping or gardening business, but be looking to join a premium team.

You'll be someone who can quickly assess the situation and come up with several approaches to a problem. You're an all-rounder who has a basic understanding of business.

A bit about the roles we're looking to fill

These are full time secure roles where you can expect variety of work, clients and locations, and where you’ll:

- Do hard and soft landscaping
- Supervise a small team
- Manage other sub-contractors and labourers
- Liaise with clients on projects across Melbourne.

Your skills and experience:

- 5+ years hard landscaping experience (building retaining walls, laying paving, concreting, rock work, logs, outdoor furniture and more)
- Soft landscaping skills (planting trees and plants, laying turf, spreading soils and mulch)
- 3-5 years’ experience leading staff
- 3-5 years’ experience managing others
- Familiar with OH&S and experience managing a safety-compliant work site
- Landscape trade certificate and Bobcat operation experience.
- Basic understanding of business
- Excellent eye for detail
- You’re always looking to make sure things are “just right” for our clients.

The role has good scope for career development - what you put in, is what you get out. The starting salary package is negotiable based on your experience and the skills you bring to the organisation. We offer competitive wages and a ‘promote from within’ culture.

Although we thank all applicants applying, only those considered for further discussion will be contacted.