We bring your landscape vision to life
We listen carefully and work with you to develop a design that matches your ideas and maximises your space. Whether it’s a large back garden, entertaining area or space to relax or play, it all begins with a well-thought-out plan created in consultation with you.
Start-to-finish, it’s all about you
Great Spaces streamlined process begins with a consultation and design phase. Once approved, we prep the site, follow with hard landscaping construction, and finish with soft landscaping and planting. Excellent communication at every stage ensures we exceed your expectations.
The right team for your project
We assemble the ideal team to match each project. From landscape architects to certified horticultural specialists, skilled carpenters, apprentices, and labourers, we bring the perfect mix of qualifications and expertise to deliver the best result and maximise your budget.
Registered Building Practitioner
Projects including structural work like retaining walls, pergolas, or raised decks, must be carried out by a Registered Building Practitioner with the skills and qualifications to undertake residential and commercial building works.
With Great Spaces, you’ll know your project complies with the Victorian Building Act, permits and regulations. It will also be covered by Domestic Builders Insurance, which is mandatory for all building work valued at more than $16,000 in Victoria.
Practitioner: Peter O’Neill
Registration: No DB-L 75183
Category & Class: Domestic Builder – Limited
Type of work: Construction of structural landscaping
Check your landscaper is registered with the VBA at: vba.vic.gov.au/tools/find-practitioner
Fully compliant with permits, regulations, and insurance
We’re committed to health and safety, an inclusive workplace, and building code compliance. Great Spaces is public liability insured, WHS, NNC, EPA compliant, and an active member of the MBAV. We adhere to all policies, legislation, standards, and codes listed below.
- Work Health and Safety (WHS Acts) Regulations, Standards, and Codes
- National Construction Code (NCC) Compliance
- Environmental Protection Act
- Domestic Building Contracts Act and Regulations Security of Payments Act
- Equal Opportunity Workplace Anti-Discrimination Bullying Sexual Harassment Policy
- Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards, and award structure
- What is a Master Builder?
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Sustainable landscaping from start to finish
We believe the best landscapes are designed and built according to environmentally sound principles and incorporate sustainable solutions wherever possible. The same goes for our demolition and construction waste, which we separate at our yard for recycling, clean fill, and appropriate disposal.
We service clients primarily within Melbourne’s inner suburbs, including but not limited to:
Kew, Kensington, Ascot Vale, Strathmore, Moonee Ponds, Airport West, Point Cook, Essendon, Footscray, Williamstown, Seddon, Yarraville, Newport, Toorak, Albert Park, Middle Park, Brighton, Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Glen Iris, Malvern and Aberfeldie.
If you have any questions, our friendly team is happy to help out.
Equipped for large scale projects
With a huge commercial yard and extensive fleet of machines and trucks, we can efficiently and precisely tackle large-scale landscape design and construction projects. Our recent investment in soil screening technology and on-site waste recycling gives us greater control over quality and project timelines. Whether it’s a grand estate or a major college campus, our resources, expertise, and innovative practices give us an edge.
At Great Spaces, we believe in empowering the disadvantaged by creating opportunities. That’s why we established our social enterprise. Skills Operative Pty Ltd.’s mission is to provide meaningful employment to individuals facing complex barriers to work, including the long-term unemployed, youth at risk, the elderly, or those seeking a fresh start.
We provide hands-on training, mentorship, and skills development in landscaping and construction. Employees gain the confidence, experience, and stability they need to build a better future by working with us.
Skills Operative Pty Ltd partners with Jobs Victoria, Community Employment Programs, and local VCAL providers to connect with job seekers who can benefit from structured work placements, traineeships, apprenticeships, and extra workplace support. Through this initiative, we are committed to strengthening communities, fostering resilience, and transforming lives.
If you share our vision, want to collaborate, or get on the tools, we’d love to hear from you.
Peter O’Neill
Founder & Managing Director
Skills Operative Pty Ltd
A social enterprise creating a positive impact