Landscape Gardener

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Landscape Gardener to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas across a variety of sites. This role involves hands-on horticultural work including planting, pruning, mowing, irrigation management, and general grounds upkeep. You will work both independently and as part of a team to ensure outdoor spaces are presented to a high standard year-round.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with superannuation 
• Stable full-time employment with regular hours 
• Opportunities for career growth in landscaping and horticulture 
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment 
• Exposure to a variety of residential and commercial projects 
• Training and upskilling opportunities where required 

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare sites for landscaping works, including soil preparation, excavation, levelling, and drainage installation. 
• Plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and other garden features in accordance with project requirements. 
• Construct and install landscaping structures such as paving, retaining walls, garden beds, pathways, irrigation systems, and decorative features. 
• Operate and maintain landscaping tools, machinery, and equipment safely and efficiently. 
• Apply fertilizers, mulch, and soil conditioners to promote healthy plant growth. 
• Monitor plant health and undertake weed, pest, and disease control activities where required. 
• Carry out regular garden and landscape maintenance including mowing, pruning, edging, trimming, watering, and rubbish removal. 
• Ensure all landscaping works are completed in compliance with workplace health and safety standards and environmental regulations. 
• Liaise with supervisors, team members, and clients to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard. 
• Assist with material selection, loading/unloading, and site clean-up activities. 
• Identify opportunities to improve landscape appearance, functionality, and sustainability.

Qualification & experience

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) or At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications.
• Minimum 1–2 years full-time experience in gardening, landscaping, or grounds maintenance 
• Sound knowledge of plants, soils, irrigation systems, and landscaping techniques. 
• Ability to read and interpret landscaping plans and specifications. 
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual outdoor work. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• White Card and valid driver’s licence preferred.