Qualified Gardener

Green by Nature · Essendon Fields VIC 3041 · Full time
Posted 7d ago

Qualified Gardener

Green by Nature
$60k - $80k
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Assist with leading a team of horticultural maintenance staff.
  • Perform regular horticultural maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, and weeding.
  • Maintain ornamental gardens and operate horticultural tools and machinery.

If you are a qualified horticulturist and a motivated individual who loves green spaces, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Green by Nature.

Responsibilities 

  • Assist with leading a team of horticultural maintenance staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
  • Perform regular horticultural maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, mulching, and fertilising
  • Maintain ornamental gardens, hedges, lawns, and feature planting areas to premium presentation standard
  • Operate and maintain horticultural tools, machinery, and irrigation systems safely and effectively
  • Assist in seasonal planting, turf renovation, and landscape improvement projects
  • Identify and treat plant pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies
  • Work collaboratively with grounds and facilities staff to support school events and operational needs

Benefits 

  • Receive excellent compensation in return for your skills and expertise
  • Access training to excel in your role
  • Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied
  • Thrive in a supportive management team and fantastic team culture
  • Ongoing safety training programs and resources available

About You 

This is an amazing opportunity if you are looking for the next stepping stone in your career or want to work at one of Green by Nature's prominent sites.

You have a Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens and excellent working knowledge of all of the tools and equipment used in the field, such as hedgers, whipper snippers, blowers, hand tools and some petrol operated equipment.

You are willing to obtain a White Card and Working with Children's check if you don't already have them.

You pride yourself on your well-honed communication skills.

Most importantly you have proven ability to effectively prioritise workflows, impart knowledge to others and be a mature and reliable team player.

Our Team & Culture 

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. 

How to Apply 

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

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Skills

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HorticultureIrrigation systemsLockout/tagoutMachinery maintenancePest and disease identification and treatmentPlant carePrioritisationReliability and teamworkSeasonal plantingTeam leadershipTool operation

Licenses & certifications

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Certificate iii in horticulture or parks & gardensWhite cardWorking with children check

Perks & benefits

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Ongoing safety training programs and resources availableUniform and personal protective equipment (ppe) supplied

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