Landscape Gardener

6 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia CANBERRA METRO OPERATIONS Full time $80,000 per year

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:

  • Carry out preventative landscaping activities such as weeding, planting, watering, herbicide application, mulching, pruning, and mowing.
  • 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.

Click Apply Now and upload your resume and a short cover letter.

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

We strongly encourage applications from women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Learn more about us at

Job Type: Full-time

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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