September 27, 2024

Australian Agricultural Company

Brunette Downs

OTHER & FULL TIME

Gardener/Domestic

Posted: 27/09/2024

Closing Date: 27/10/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Brunette Downs

Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal

Who are we:
The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824, we’ve been doing this a while – in fact, we’re Australia’s oldest continuously operating company. We’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We’re dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we’d love you to join us.

Job Description

The Gardener is responsible for keeping the garden and surrounding areas in a presentable manner and performing general garden maintenance as required.
What you’ll do:

Carry out duties in a planned way, following work schedules, organising materials and equipment prior to commencing work
Mow, whipper snip and water lawn areas within the station complex
Maintain fences, hedges, garden beds, sprinklers
Maintain gardens (pruning, weeding, mulching, planting)
Prepare and apply garden chemicals
Take rubbish to the dump
Use a chainsaw to trim trees and large shrubs
Feed animals around the homestead
Perform routine checks on all equipment before use
Operate equipment as required, following all safety precautions. Observe and report equipment issues
Perform routine maintenance as required and report any major repair needs
Maintain personal equipment in reliable condition
Maintain a tidy/clean workplace and quarters
Apply chemicals as required, operating only under supervision until trained; follow chemical management procedures in AACo Reference Manuals
Maintain water supply equipment in good working order
Committed to innovative environmental management to protect our natural resources and promote sustainable agriculture

Desired Skills and Experience

Requirements:

Current Drivers Licence (Heavy vehicle licence where applicable)
Demonstrated competency in all tasks reasonably required of a gardener
Ability to comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions
Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to organise/prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, whilst working under pressure
Mature and rational approach to problem solving
Flexibility - able to meet changing requirements
Initiative - ability to take quick action when required and actively pursue opportunities to make further contributions
Teamwork - ability to work with other people towards a common goal, establish effective collaborative relationships with other people in the business

The perks:

Live the outback dream with full board provided in air-conditioned accommodation
Stay connected with WIFI.
Grow with us – we're all about development, training, and transfer opportunities.

Apply Now to join the AAco Team!
We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AAco . To apply for this position, please submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via recruitment@aaco.com.au.