Classification: Gardener With Certificate
Employment type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: $63,567.06 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Location: St. Leonards
Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 29 March, 2026
HealthShare NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and we encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTIQ+ communities, veterans, carers and people with disability.
About the opportunity
Play a key role in shaping one of Sydney's major health precincts by bringing your gardening expertise to the beautiful Royal North Shore Hospital campus. We're looking for a passionate Gardener who loves working outdoors, takes pride in their craft, and wants to contribute to a welcoming, well‐maintained environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
As part of our Grounds Maintenance team, you'll help keep the campus vibrant, healthy, and inviting through a variety of horticultural and landscaping tasks. You'll work closely with the Grounds Supervisor and maintenance team to deliver high‐quality gardening services across the site.
Key responsibilities
* Planting, pruning, shaping, and caring for trees, shrubs, and garden beds.
* Maintaining gardens, lawns, landscaped areas, and ensuring the campus stays clean and appealing.
* Performing planned and reactive gardening, irrigation, and landscaping work.
* Contributing to garden layout and landscape design ideas.
* Supporting the maintenance team with general operational needs.
What you'll bring
* Qualifications and hands‐on experience in landscape gardening and safe manual labour.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction.
* Basic Microsoft Office and email skills.
* A commitment to great service, teamwork, and HealthShare NSW values.
What makes you a great fit
You love being outdoors, creating beautiful spaces, and seeing the impact of your work every day. You're proactive, reliable, and take pride in maintaining high standards. You enjoy working in a supportive team and contributing to a positive, customer‐focused workplace culture.
About us
HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.
Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.
Additional benefits
We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:
* Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks' paid parental leave for eligible employees
* Hybrid working and flexible work arrangements: enjoy a combination of working from home and the office along with varied start/finish times, part time work and job sharing where applicable
* Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
* Wellbeing programs: access an array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
* Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
* Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community.
Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.
How to apply
* Click Apply Now at the top of the page.
* Attach your resume and provide answers to the targeted questions below
Targeted questions
* Do you hold qualifications as a Gardener?
Additional information
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description
* If successful following the application close date, you will be required to attend interview as well as reference checks.
* Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
* An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.
Contact information
Please contact if you have any questions about this role. Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to a HealthShare NSW Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact
Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
Please let know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process (e.g. physical accessibility, interview setup, or scheduling). Candidates with a disability can also use this email for confidential advice and support during the recruitment process.