Qualified Gardener

Hays · Eastern Suburbs Melbourne VIC · Full time
Posted 6d ago

Qualified Gardener

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Ongoing gardening work across the City of Port Phillip
  • Maintenance of parks, gardens, and public open spaces
  • Opportunity for permanent position after six months

Ongoing Gardening work covering the City Of Port Phillip

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has become available to join a well-established environmental and open space maintenance contractor delivering high-quality horticultural services across Melbourne's bayside region. With a strong focus on safety, quality and community outcomes, this organisation offers long-term opportunities for experienced horticultural professionals looking for stable, ongoing work.

Your new role
Based out of a Port Melbourne depot, you'll be working across a major municipal parks and gardens contract, assisting in the maintenance and presentation of streetscapes, parks, reserves and public open spaces.
Key responsibilities will include:

  • Garden and landscape maintenance
  • Planting, pruning, mulching and weed control
  • Turf and garden bed maintenance
  • Operating horticultural plant and equipment
  • General parks and open space upkeep
  • Working safely as part of a dedicated outdoor crew

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you will ideally have:

  • Proven horticultural, parks and gardens or landscaping experience
  • A Certificate III in Horticulture (highly regarded)
  • Strong plant identification and maintenance knowledge
  • Experience using horticultural equipment and tools
  • A current driver's licence
  • Happy to obtain a Police Check
  • A strong work ethic and commitment to quality outcomes
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Candidates with extensive industry experience will be highly regarded, even if they do not hold formal horticultural qualifications.

What you'll get in return

  • $36 per hour + super
  • Monday to Friday roster with consistent hours
  • Ongoing work with long-term project stability
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent position after six months
  • Supportive team environment
  • Work across some of Melbourne's most prominent public open spaces
  • Immediate start available for suitable candidates

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click apply now OR forward an up-to-date copy of your CV toNiamh.Murray@hays.com.au or alternatively, call me on 0448 428 372Thank You

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Skills

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Garden bed maintenanceHorticultural equipment operationHorticultureMulchingPhysical fitnessPlant identificationPlant knowledgePlant maintenancePruningSafety awarenessStrong work ethicTeamworkTurf maintenanceWeed control

Licenses & certifications

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Car licenceCertificate iii in horticulturePolice check

Perks & benefits

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$36 per hour + superMonday to friday roster with consistent hoursSupportive team environment

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