G.J. Gardner Homes
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    3.7(63 ratings)
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    3.6(65 ratings)
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    3.8(66 ratings)
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    5.0
    Project Administrator
    Mar 2026
    Colac VIC 3250Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    So far my experience has been very positive and I have enjoyed the diversity of the role.
    The good thingsI have enjoyed the supportive and friendly team environment, getting to know clients and learning about the industry.
    The challengesNothing that I can identify at this stage.
    5.0
    Contracts Administrator
    Jan 2026
    Essendon VIC 3040Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great culture at GJ Gardner Melbourne Inner North West team
    The good things- Collaborative culture and commitment to quality - Great team - Supportive owners - Varied work and structured processes in place - The opening of the new show home is top notch - Clients, suppliers and partners have positive things to say about the team, which tells me a lot
    The challengesI’ve only been with the company for a few months but it was busy from the get go, which I like. So far it’s been great. A lot to learn but the team has put in place standard processes and is open to continuous improvement.
    5.0
    Construction Administrator
    Dec 2025
    Warragul VIC 3820Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Supportive team with opportunity to grow in a rewarding role!
    The good thingsThe team are super supportive and have been very helpful with sharing their knowledge, this has allowed me to grow within the role and make it my own at my pace. They provided me access to not only the systems, but also mentored me to understand the companies culture... positive, collaborative and more!
    The challengesMy role was a new one to the company so this is not applicable in my case.
    5.0
    Regional Manager
    Dec 2025
    Mornington VIC 3931Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Exciting network, collaborative team and always striving to be better.
    The good thingsThe values, leadership, knowledge and talent across the network and the extensive training.
    The challengesThere is always room for improvement, and the leadership across the Franchisor team and the network are always focused on evolving and improving.
    5.0
    New Homes Sales Consultant
    Oct 2025
    Liverpool NSW 2170Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great place to work at, great team and positive outcomes
    The good things - Working under the GJ brand - Sales Training - Industry knowledge
    The challengesArea market and budget
    5.0
    Regional Manager
    Oct 2025
    Wollongong NSW 25001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    The team at GJ Gardner are supportive, collaborative, and love to help their GJ family.
    The good thingsGreat people and culture
    The challengesThere is always areas of improvement within a business and as we grow we continue to develop better process and systems.
    5.0
    New Homes Consultant
    Oct 2025
    Tweed Heads NSW 2485Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Part of a strong team, pushing forward to a united goal of excellence in our industry.
    The good thingsProfessional, team orientated work place. Strong focus on developing me as part of the team with ample training and mentoring. I feel like I am well supported.
    The challengesThe job role is multifaceted so trying to excel in all areas is challenging
    5.0
    Franchise Development Manager
    Oct 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    World-Class Franchise System and Exceptional Culture
    The good thingsAs the Franchise Development Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, my experience at GJ Gardner Homes is exceptional. This is a five-star company operating a world-class, robust franchise system with a strong reputation for quality and a supportive, ambitious culture. My role is highly rewarding, as I leverage this proven platform to onboard future business owners and drive strategic expansion across the region. A truly excellent place to build your career and enjoy real autonomy.
    The challengesAs an organization focused on rapid and strategic growth, the pace can be challenging, its a long sale cycle to sell Franchise Business.
    5.0
    Accounts Administrator
    Oct 2025
    Tweed Heads South NSW 2486Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I lOVE my job and am so glad I am part of the Tweed/Ballina GJ's team!
    The good thingsProfessional, hard working, welcoming team with high standards and great teamwork. Business owners value their employees and we just all want to achieve great things together!
    The challengesIt's a new industry for me so lots to learn about construction and associated compliance but I am relishing the challenge. No other major challenges because there is just so much work and effort put into getting in front of most known potential challenges and learning all the time for constant improvement. Every industry has some difficult customers here and there but there is always support, training and consultation where needed.
    5.0
    Administrative Support Assistant
    Oct 2025
    Sunshine Coast QLD2 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    Awesome network and culture.
    The good thingsAwesome network and culture. Hard-working team with great development opportunities.
    The challengesProbably the workload, but the team provides great support and collaboration.
    5.0
    Maintenance Supervisor
    Oct 2025
    Bairnsdale VIC 38753 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    the company is one of the best iv worked for the team work . Its family friendly work friendly .
    The good thingsthe team and the varierty of work
    The challengesDifficult customers . at times the work load . meetings
    5.0
    Project Administrator
    Sep 2025
    Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    GJ Gardner feels like family
    The good thingsMany great things to say about the GJ Gardner Team, especially Sydney South. The Team has been supportive from day one and made me feel welcome into their family. No matter how tough a project can be or all the little things that pop up along the way I can always rely on the team to assist and help me learn.
    The challengesA lot of new avenues and procedures to learn.
    5.0
    New Homes Consultant
    Aug 2025
    Bairnsdale VIC 38755 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    A challenging and incredibly rewarding role requiring where you're guiding your customers through the build process from an idea on paper to handing over their dream home!
    The good thingsFace to face interaction with people who are entrusting you with the biggest purchase of their lives. It's so rewarding.
    The challengesThere is a lot of juggling tasks and overtime is required to get through the work, but it's well worth it, and extremely rewarding.
    5.0
    Communications Specialist
    Aug 2025
    Sunshine Coast QLDLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Fast-paced energy, friendly teamwork, professional standards.
    The good thingsProgressive thinking. Flexible approach. Growth-driven culture.
    The challengesHaven't experience any so far
    5.0
    Operations Specialist
    Jul 2025
    Birtinya QLD 4575Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Genuine care for the betterment of the company
    The good thingsSupportive and collaborative work environment. Many experienced and passionate experts working for the common goal and helping the franchise network. Hybrid work model and travel opportunities.
    The challengesGuiding diverse franchisees to collective success in a demanding market can sometimes be quite challenging.
    1.0
    Sales Role
    Jan 2025
    Birtinya QLD 45751 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Seems great at the start, but the management reveal themselves over time.
    The good thingsHybrid working model.
    The challengesHigh burnout across the team, lots of fluffy feel good nonsense that is mandatory.
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    5.0
    Pre-Construction Admin
    Sep 2024
    Parramatta NSW 2150Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    It is refreshing to be valued no matter your job title by a Management team who value every employees role in the business.
    The good thingsGJG Parramatta, a progressive and rapidly growing business that prides themselves on being fair and honest. Management has created a wonderful culture and have given all staff a voice.
    The challengesThere are no real challenges, just normal road blocks created by external entities that can’t normally be bypassed because it’s the nature of the business!
    2.0
    Administration Role
    Aug 2024
    Wollongong NSW 2500
    Wouldn’t recommend.
    The good thingsThe type of work, majority of the staff, working with the local community
    The challengesThe management team is a nightmare. Absolutely no support and everything is swept under the rug so they don’t have to deal with it. Massive turnover of staff which in itself is evident to the type of company it is. Also, the company policy is ‘work hard, play hard’. They expect you to put 60+ hours in a week and then berate you if you don’t party as hard as they want you to. Wouldn’t recommend this company to a person that has a family or other responsibilities as you won’t have flexibility.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Pre Site Administrator
    Jan 2024
    Newcastle NSW 23003 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great team, great culture, awesome people, its always alot of laughs, but we all work hard as well. 10/10!
    The good thingsLove our little Newcastle office team! The Franchisee's are really awesome people. They work hard. Work/life balance is amazing which is great considering I have a 5 year old starting at school this year. Close to home so the commute is awesome. 10 mins to get to work and home. My salary is great - alot better and more than where I used to work.
    The challengesClients are the main challenge in my role.
    2.0
    New Homes Consultant
    Mar 2023
    Wouldn't recommend
    The good thingsConsistent training & development
    The challengesTraining & development was done by head office and didn't address local challenges. Working for an office in area that GJ was not well known was a massive struggle and nothing of impact was done to address this. Also had too many sales staff employed which made it extremely competitive & nasty.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Franchise System Specialist
    Oct 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Truly an exceptional company, diverse, nurturing and professional
    The good thingsAmazing people and culture. You often hear people talk it up during the interview process and then it turns out to be not true. GJ Gardner is the opposite, the nurturing and culture are so much more than I expected. Everyone employed is the best in the business and you know you will be working with like minded people.
    The challengesThe business on a whole is so much larger globally than I thought, lots of names and people to get to know. This challenge is only short term however, whilst I learn and train with the teams.
    5.0
    Office Administrator
    Oct 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    LOVE the GJ Penrith Team, they have such a vast wealth of knowledge and have helped me progress in my career. Everyone dreams to work in a team and environment like this and I am so thankful to work here.
    The good thingsLove the work environment GJ Gardner Homes Penrith has to offer. Each person truly works together as a team to ensure good communication and a quality build. There are endless opportunities to continue learning and grow throughout the business and the love and support from not only the owners but the staff as a whole is truly ground breaking.
    The challengesClients proceed to be the challenge in my role, but I found this a welcoming challenge as we found resolutions to assist them.
    5.0
    Site Supervisor
    Jul 2022
    Growth, perspective and respect.
    The good thingsAppreciation for hard work, development opportunities and great work environment.
    The challengesBig responsibility and deadlines but supported either way.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Construction Supervisor
    May 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great work-life balance
    The good thingsGJ Gardner Homes Inner North West is a great place to work as a Construction Supervisor. Directors are friendly and approachable. There is a great team environment and you are always supported. A positive work-life balance is encouraged.
    The challengesConstructing homes is a challenge but the team, quality subcontractors and suppliers make it easier.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Franchise Operations & Events Coordinator
    May 2022
    current employee
    Amazing!
    The good thingsThe challenge, the work/life balance and the people are amazing
    The challengesHave not got any
    5.0
    Office Manager
    May 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive and fun workplace
    The good thingsCollaborative, friendly and fun small team, supportive management and always an opportunity for extra training and personal development. I've worked with this family run company for many years and so glad I made the change.
    The challengesWorking in the building industry always has it's day to day challenges, however the team always comes together to work out a solution.
    5.0
    Construction Manager
    May 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Extremely enjoyable and rewarding.
    The good thingsIt's a very supportive team environment. I've never felt alone or like I couldn't ask for help from a co-worker or our franchisees. After working for GJ Gardner Melbourne Inner North West for many years, I still look forward to coming into work everyday.
    The challengesAnyone who works in construction knows the workload is a lot, but the support from the company as a whole is re-assuring.
    5.0
    New Homes Consultant
    May 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Feeling the Joy building and coming to work each day!
    The good things- Amazing team and culture - Fantastic training, tools and resources - Family owned business - Supportive and collaborative environment - Always having fun and a laugh
    The challengesChallenging as I am new to the role with minimal experience but loving the journey and endless support and training I have received
    4.0
    Administration Role
    May 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    You'll leave the office with a smile everyday
    The good thingsThe GJ Gardner Essendon team have been the most supportive and loving environment to work in everyday. The Franchise owners/ Management always have an open door policy. Management will invest into you as much as you invest into their business
    The challengesmore training from head office could be utilized for administration
    5.0
    Site Supervisor
    Apr 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Enjoyable, Team Based Company
    The good thingsA great team environment, great support from senior staff. The flexibility of being able to control my own days work.
    The challengesWorkload is always challenging, however a great support team never lets you feel like you are on your own for anything
    1 person found this helpful
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