Paddock-to-Plate Restaurant, Premium Wedding Venues & Accommodation | The Hinterland Collection
We are seeking an experienced Horticulturist / Landscape Manager to lead the maintenance, development, and future growth of our gardens and productive landscapes across The Hinterland Collection, including a paddock-to-plate restaurant, premium wedding venues, and a diverse range of accommodation.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who is equally confident working in the garden, managing a team, and engaging guests through education and tours.
About the Role
You will oversee all horticultural and landscaping operations — from ornamental gardens and event landscapes to fruit and vegetable production — while ensuring presentation standards align with premium wedding and accommodation experiences.
The role also includes oversight of pest management and spraying programs across all Hinterland Collection properties.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and mentor the horticulture and landscaping team
* Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of staff
* Maintain and enhance gardens, lawns, orchards, event spaces, and accommodation surrounds
* Ensure premium presentation standards for wedding venues and guest accommodation
* Design, implement, and manage fruit and vegetable growing programs
* Plan and deliver engaging garden and paddock-to-plate tours
* Manage daily and seasonal workflows, task planning, and labour allocation
* Implement and monitor pre-check, safety, and maintenance programs
* Oversee pest management and spraying programs across Hinterland Collection properties
* Ensure compliance with WHS, biosecurity, and environmental best practices
* Collaborate closely with kitchen, events, and operations teams
About You
* Qualified horticulturist, landscaper, or equivalent hands-on experience
* Proven experience managing teams across multiple sites or large estates
* Strong knowledge of fruit and vegetable production and ornamental gardens
* Experience maintaining high-end landscapes and event-ready environments
* Confident communicator, comfortable engaging guests and running tours
* Highly organised with strong workflow and systems implementation skills
* Pest and spraying licence is highly regarded
* Strong eye for detail and presentation
* Passion for sustainability, food provenance, and paddock-to-plate philosophy
What We Offer
* A senior leadership role across a diverse portfolio of premium properties
* Opportunity to shape and grow estate-wide garden and production programs
* Supportive, collaborative leadership team
* Competitive remuneration based on experience