Horticulturist / Gardener

This award-winning garden design, construction and horticulture studio are seeking passionate Horticulturists and Gardeners to join their team to work on high-end residential landscapes. You will be a motivated individual with experience in planting, landscape maintenance and general garden care. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in implementing intelligent garden design solutions within a creative team which offers genuine career progression.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality garden/grounds maintenance or landscaping service
• Work collaboratively with management to ensure projects are effectively resourced
• Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants
• Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as plant vehicles, and small diggers.
• Perform landscape maintenance activities as required onsite including hedging, trimming, seasonal pruning & turf maintenance
• Ensure a safe environment for staff and clients by adhering to safety and health regulations.

Skills and Experience

• Horticulture qualifications preferred but not essential   
• Practical experience in the landscape industry and general garden maintenance
• Ability to tend to new landscapes and ensure they reach their full potential
• Self motivated with strong work ethic and pride in your work
• In depth plant, weed, pest and disease identification knowledge
• Confidence using power equipment such as hedge trimmers, whipper snipper, brush cutter, and mower
• Experience planting and mulching for soft landscaping works and turf renovations 
• Sound knowledge of Safe Work procedures and their implementation
• High attention to detail and time management skills 
• Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors
• Current unrestricted drivers license
• Full Australian working rights 

Benefits and Culture 

• Award-winning landscape design studio
• High-profile Eastern Suburbs & Northern Beaches projects
• Career progression opportunities 
• Strong pipeline of work and great culture