Horticulturalist / Gardener

We are looking for an experienced Horticulturalist to join our team and help maintain high-quality gardens and green spaces. This hands-on role will see you applying your horticultural knowledge across a range of garden maintenance activities while ensuring sites are maintained to a high standard.

• Undertake horticultural and garden maintenance including pruning, hedging, weeding, planting, mulching and general garden care.
• Identify plant health issues, weeds, pests and diseases and undertake appropriate treatment and maintenance.
• Apply horticultural knowledge to support the health, presentation and ongoing development of gardens and landscaped areas.
• Operate hand and powered equipment including hedgers, blowers, whipper snippers, push mowers and ride-on equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with planting, soil preparation, fertilising and ongoing plant establishment.
• Carry out maintenance activities in accordance with horticultural best practice and site requirements.
• Maintain tools and equipment and ensure work areas are kept clean, safe and organised.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment for yourself and your team.

• Competitive benefits based on your ability to create amazing green spaces.
• Monday to Friday work schedule with early start and early finish.
• Opportunity to showcase your skills in a collaborative team environment.
• Clear career path with growth opportunities.
• Work with the best knowledge and resources available in the industry.

• Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens or a related qualification is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in horticulture, gardening, landscape maintenance or a related field.
• Strong plant identification and general horticultural knowledge.
• Experience with pruning, planting, weed management and general garden maintenance.
• Confident using a range of horticultural tools, machinery and equipment.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work, including lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling and standing for extended periods.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.

Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values. 

Grow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today.