Christmas Casuals – Mowing & Brushcutter Operators | Epping
Are you fit, energetic and ready to make the most of the Christmas season? Looking for seasonal work with great hours, competitive pay and the opportunity to work outdoors? We have exciting Christmas casual opportunities available with a well-established industry leader maintaining some of Melbourne's most beautiful parks, gardens and open spaces.
Our client delivers a comprehensive range of open space, civil infrastructure and environmental services to government and private organisations. With expertise in Parks & Gardens, Arboriculture, Tree Management, Sportsfield Maintenance and Turf Renovations, they are recognised for their professionalism, safety and high-quality service.
We are currently recruiting Christmas Casual Mowing and Brushcutter Operators to join the Open Space / Parks & Gardens division in Epping.
These positions are ideal for people looking for seasonal employment over the Christmas and New Year period, with work commencing 21 December and running through to 11 January. There is also potential for ongoing employment for suitable candidates beyond the initial Christmas casual period.
The Roles
Working alongside an experienced outdoor maintenance team, you will help maintain parks, gardens, nature strips and public open spaces throughout the busy summer season.
We are seeking people with experience in mowing, brushcutting or general grounds maintenance.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
- Operating front deck and zero-turn mowers.
- Brushcutting and trimming grassed areas.
- Operating blowers and other landscaping equipment.
- Herbicide application.
- General labouring and grounds maintenance duties.
- Maintaining clean, safe and presentable outdoor environments.
What We're Looking For
- Previous commercial Parks & Gardens, mowing, brushcutting or horticultural experience highly desirable.
- Experience operating commercial brushcutters or mowing equipment.
- Knowledge of herbicide application techniques advantageous.
- A genuine interest in outdoor work.
- Physically fit and comfortable with hands‑on duties.
- Reliable, punctual and motivated.
- A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Current full Victorian Driver's Licence and good driving record.
- Working Holiday Visa holders with valid Australian working rights are encouraged to apply.
What's On Offer?
- $38.00 per hour – Day Shift (excluding public holidays).
- Christmas casual work from 21 December to 11 January.
- Five days of work per week.
- Potential for ongoing employment beyond the Christmas period for suitable candidates.
- Early starts and early finishes.
- Work across some of Melbourne's most recognised parks and gardens.
- Access to modern plant and equipment.
- Join an experienced, supportive and safety-focused team.
- Gain valuable experience with a respected industry leader.
Ready to Work This Christmas?
If you're looking to earn money over the Christmas and New Year period, enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you!
Whether you're an experienced mower operator, skilled brushcutter operator or grounds maintenance worker with the right attitude and willingness to learn, this could be the perfect seasonal opportunity.
Travelling in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa? We'd love to hear from you! If you have valid Australian working rights, enjoy outdoor work and are available for the full seasonal period, this is a great opportunity to earn money while experiencing the Australian summer.
We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, including culturally diverse communities.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. Contact may occur between 8:00am and 8:00pm.
A full Victorian driver's licence and good driving record are essential. Driver demerit checks, police checks and drug and alcohol testing are pre-employment requirements for this client.
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