Head Gardener

• Varied gardening and turf role where no two days are the same
• Operate a large range and scale of machinery and equipment
• Growing industry and opportunities available for training and development

• Permanent Full Time position
• 38 hours per week
• South Eastern suburbs location
• Hourly rate + overtime + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates + superannuation

About the Role

The Head Gardener will provide an array of tasks and responsibilities in both Gardening and Grounds Maintenance, but also Sports Turf management through Horse Racing.

Responsibilities

Experience in a similar role is essential, as your responsibilities will include:

• Sports turf maintenance; various types of mowing, irrigation, treading and track repairs, rail moves, operation of a large range of machinery, pre and post-race day tasks, and any other reasonable horticultural and facility maintenance related tasks;
• Garden services including pruning, weeding, leaf and rubbish removal;
• Identification and treatment of weeds, pests and diseases in both plants and turf;
• Mixing, decanting and spraying chemicals including pesticides, herbicides and fuel;
• Use of a range of horticultural equipment including a blower, hedger, whipper snipper, push mower and ride-mower etc.; and
• Undertake daily pre-start checks as required.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Cert III in Horticulture / Parks and Gardens or Sports Turf;
• Strong horticultural background in lawn and gardening maintenance;
• A manual driver's licence is preferred;
• Chemical Users licence (ACUP) is preferred; and
• Knowledge of irrigation systems is preferred.

Benefits

As part of the Green by Nature team, you will reap the benefits of a flexible, dynamic, and growing workplace and enjoy access to an exclusive employee benefits platform that looks after your overall health and well-being including nutrition, exercise, mental health, and financial services, along with retail, travel and grocery shopping discounts.

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature, the merge of four leading landscape services businesses across Australia and New Zealand: Green Options, Super Gardens, Skyline Landscape Services, and Recreational Services. With a 120-year legacy, our Group's purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. As a dynamic force in the industry, we invite you to join us in shaping a future where the collective strength of our team transforms landscapes and uplifts communities across Australasia.

At Green by Nature, we embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

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