Landscape Gardener

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia CANBERRA METRO OPERATIONS Full time

_**Love working outdoors and making public spaces shine? Join CMET as a full-time Landscape Gardener and help us keep Canberra’s light rail looking its best. This is your chance to secure a permanent role with career stability, training opportunities, and the satisfaction of seeing your work every day across the city and to one of the ACT’s most iconic infrastructure projects.**_

At Canberra Metro operations (CMET), we proudly operate and maintain the iconic Canberra light rail network - a landmark ACT Government project. As part of our landscaping team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the beauty, safety, and sustainability of this important transport corridor.

**About the Role**

As part of our Landscape Maintenance team, you’ll:

- Perform corrective maintenance including removing and reinstating damaged landscaping.
- Follow daily schedules to deliver agreed maintenance outcomes.
- Operate vehicles, plant, tools, and equipment (including irrigation and shadow vehicles).
- Install, maintain, or repair fixtures and equipment (including ladder work).
- Complete work orders under the guidance of the Landscape Supervisor.
- Always work safely, following CMET’s railway and traffic management procedures.

**What We’re Looking For**

You’ll bring:

- Previous experience in landscaping and/or horticulture.
- Certificate III (or higher) in Parks and Gardens, Landscaping, Greenkeeping, or equivalent.
- White Card, Asbestos Awareness, and Crystalline Silica training.
- Current Australian driver’s licence.
- _(Desirable) ChemCert AQF-3 qualification and/or Traffic Controller certification._

Most importantly, you’re safety-focused, reliable, and take pride in creating and maintaining high-quality public spaces.

**Why You’ll Love Working with CMET**

We offer more than just a job, you’ll enjoy:

- Job security in a growing industry.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A strong focus on work-life balance.
- Salary packaging and novated leasing options.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Secure, free on-site parking, and more

**Ready To Apply?**

If you’re looking for a stable role where your skills directly contribute to Canberra’s light rail network, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that CMET’s recruitment process will include background checks, qualification/work rights verification, and a medical assessment.

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Salary packaging

**Experience**:

- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Australian Driver Licence (required)
- White Card (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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