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    3.6(43 ratings)
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    1.0
    Groundsperson
    Mar 2024
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    You are seen as a number and not a name. Would certainly advise not to work here. Don't even bother asking for any sort of pay rise after being there for a while, you will be seen as an enemy.
    The good thingsGood start and finish times.
    The challengesTerrible Management, don't want to help you in any way. No career progression at all, you will be stuck at the bottom on the same wage the whole time.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Apprentice Gardener
    Mar 2024
    Sutherland NSW 22323 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A good introduction to further your career.
    The good thingsGiven me my apprenticeship and estabished my career so that I can further learn and better myself for the benefit of others.
    The challengesStress and dealing with others in management or co-workers.
    5.0
    Apprentice Horticulturist
    Feb 2024
    Sydney NSW 20003 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Very good place to do an apprenticeship with excellent team leaders and managers who go above and beyond
    The good thingsExcellent managers and team leaders who will go above and beyond to make sure that your full potential is reached during your apprenticeship. Great range of sites to work on as well offering a large variety in different skills and jobs.
    The challengesCould pay a bit higher but that's about it. Hard labour in heat to meet deadlines in summer.
    1.0
    Landscaper
    Dec 2023
    Sydney NSW 2000former employee
    Look for something else or u will waste your time
    The good thingsWorking outdoor, some good workmates.
    The challengesNo training, apprentice left alone on job site with no instructions, lack of qualified landscaper, high turnaround of staff. Poor management and disorganised. Soon will do big merging with other landscaper company and will go even more messy.
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Team Leader
    Jun 2023
    Brisbane QLD 40005 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    I can't see myself at any other company.
    The good things- Managment are fantastic, very family orientated and understanding. - Early starts, early finishes. - Progression opportunities for those who strive for that. - Many perks and benefits come with Green Options.
    The challenges- Industry specific challenges are weather elements. Hot summers, cold winters and rain. But that's the industry. - You are the creator of your own challenges. Green Options have measures and support in place to help any scenario or challenge, it's up to you to source and take on the support before challenges become unbearable.
    4.0
    Apprentice Horticulturist
    Jun 2023
    All Brisbane QLD1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    You get what you put in to this job, if you give your best then you'll get the best.
    The good thingsWorking with a group of interesting and knowledgable people makes every day easier.
    The challengesThe work can be very challenging, not necessarily in a bad way but there are difficult hurdles to overcome.
    5.0
    Operations Manager
    Jun 2023
    Brisbane QLD 4000
    If you work hard, you get noticed and rewarded!!!
    The good thingsGreat Culture Great Staff Reward hard work and loyalty
    The challengespeak periods of work can be draining but it is the same in every industry.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Renovation Supervisor
    May 2023
    Salisbury QLD 4107
    summer is exhausting but once its winter its worth the hours.
    The good thingsTeam bonding events, friendly staff.
    The challengesLong summer hours, constant work flow.
    4.0
    Residential team leader
    Dec 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    I’ve been with this company for sometime now, and I can confidently say I can see myself sticking around awesome people & hard work pays off.
    The good thingsCollectively all of the workers that I have had the opportunity to work with have been very enjoyable. Also apart of starting early is finishing early with majority of your afternoon available.
    The challengesThe heat is always a challenge for newbies but eventually adapting too it. Intense work load.
    5.0
    Operations Manager
    Dec 2022
    9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Great company to be apart of which also provides a strong job security.
    The good thingsGreat staff and environment to work in, high profile sites which makes work enjoyable. Plenty of opportunity to progress/ grow within this company and have a good work/life balance. The company treat you like family always there for you no matter what.
    The challengesMeeting some deadlines from some clients with tenders/ juggling multiple tenders around meetings, being organized with calendars helped a lot with this.
    4.0
    Administration Coordinator
    Dec 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    This is a company that supports and gives opportunity to anyone who is willing to prove their worth. I have a team around me who are great to work with and I hope others get to experience the same.
    The good thingsWorking with a great bunch of people, the hours, the different type of work that I am able to be apart of, and learning new things about the industry.
    The challengesNot understanding the lingo that some stuff use.
    5.0
    Greenkeeper
    Aug 2021
    Rewarding - being able to see your work on national TV and having some first grade sportsman playing on fields you have maintained.
    The good thingsWorking on some of the most high profile ovals and fields.
    The challengesMeeting deadlines for games over the weekends- does require some overtime at times but that time is paid.
    5.0
    Apprentice Horticulture
    Aug 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great i was able to learn so many new skills - the training and my team leader was outstanding.
    The good thingsGreat working with a team you get along and my manager has been very supportive.
    The challengesno negatives Green Options has given me the opportunity to grow my skills and complete my apprenticeship.
    5.0
    Site Supervisor
    Jul 2021
    7 to 8 years in the role
    Good chance at a long time career.
    The good thingsGood company to work for, always opportunities to grow. Good work and life balance
    The challengesWorking in the heat when there are deadlines. Other than that, none.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Manager
    Jul 2021
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Great Company with plenty of opportunities for all.
    The good thingsGreat staff and environment to work in. Plenty of opportunity to progress and have a good work/life balance
    The challengesWorking in the contract business can be challenging. Hard days working in the summer heat.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Finance
    Jul 2021
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Fun culture with good work life balance.
    The good thingsFlexibility & career progression
    The challengesAt times, the workload
    5.0
    Apprentice
    Jul 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Green Options invested their time in me to grow to career.
    The good thingsTraining was very good - completed my apprenticeship in Horticulture.
    The challengesLearning a lot of new things but my Team Leader was great.
    5.0
    Site Manager
    Feb 2021
    11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Great place to work with great opportunities.
    The good thingsGreat opportunities and fantastic environment. If you work hard and show enthusiasm and skills, they’re not afraid to give opportunities to further your career. I worked at Green Options for over 10 years and was given any training required for the role, plenty of opportunities to further myself and my skills and a friendly work environment
    The challengesGreen Options expects high standards to ensure its clients expectations are met. Work hard to ensure standards are achieved.
    1.0
    Gardener
    Jan 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Nightmare...
    The good thingsThe only good thing about this company is when you leave
    The challengesThe ACT branch is poorly ran and the staff are miserable as a result
    4.0
    Worker
    Jan 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great company, good place to work with opportunities available.
    The good thingsGood team culture, good work environment and helpful when needed.
    The challengesCan get busy, which means we are spread thin at times
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Team Leader
    Dec 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great opportunity to develop a long term career
    The good thingsWorking outdoors, close knit team, high profile sites across Melbourne, ability to learn various skills across the trade.
    The challengesMost challenges have been easy enough to work through once raised with management or co-workers.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Team Leader
    Dec 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Management are an absolute Joke. No people skills and just arrogant. Not a company to look at working for, they want blood out of a rock!. And all they are looking for are apprentice`s for cheap labour.
    The good thingsEarly Starts. Early Finish
    The challengesDont ever ask for a pay rise.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Apprentice Greenkeeper
    Nov 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    This was the worst job I’ve ever had.
    The good thingsThe only good thing is the early starts. And like every job there a few good blokes who work there.
    The challengesLow pay Low rewards They ask you to work extra hours most days for free Apprentices are constantly left to run sites on there own. Appreciates work with unqualified people. Management do not care about apprentice learning or careers. They just use them to save money.
    13 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Site Manager
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good people to work around on site, terribly managed.
    The good thingsWorking out doors Most of the tradesmen/apprentices are good to work around
    The challengesManagement were difficult to deal with and very head strong, constantly had to do my own repairs and maintenance to machinery as management would do anything to save a dollar. And God forbid you ask for a pay rise when you get promoted from tradesmen to site manager.
    9 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Apprentice parks and gardens
    Mar 2020
    Valued employee and plenty of opportunity
    The good thingsPlenty of opportunity if you are keen to learn and show initiative. Working outdoors amongst beautiful landscapes that you play a part in shaping and maintaining. Not very stressful, laid back and work hours mean I avoid traffic. Accommodating.
    The challengesOccasional interruptions while working by the public disapproving of the equipment used, (noisy) I get it. Often starting on the wrong foot because they are irritated so developing conflict resolution skills is helpful. Small teams depending on where you work so it can be isolating but on the other hand if you like autonomy you can work on your own if that’s what you prefer.....
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Maintenance Role
    Mar 2020
    look elsewhere
    The good thingsJob security, some career advancement opportunities
    The challengeshigh staff turnover, don’t look after staff
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Sports Turf Manager
    Mar 2020
    If you are looking to work for a large landscape company then you need to consider Green Options.
    The good thingsThe nicest group of employees to work with. I have had the opportunity to travel to different states and work on Sporting grounds and Stadiums.
    The challengesWorking in the elements can be hard smoke, heat, rain and working over Christmas.
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Gardener
    Nov 2019
    Good to work for in between jobs.
    The good thingsSome of the contracts handled by Green Options are highly regarded institutions.
    The challengesAs it is a large company , the lack of communication between employees is horrible.
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Apprentice Horticulturist
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A fun working environment
    The good thingsThe co workers were great to work with
    The challengesApprenticeship wages are impossible to live on
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Experienced Gardener
    Sep 2019
    All Australia
    Not the worst job, certainly far from the best though.
    The good thingsNot much really. Being outdoors.
    The challengesHeat, time constraints, interaction with staff.
    3 people found this helpful
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