Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Landscape Gardener – SaltPools Pty Ltd Salary: $78,000 per annum + 12% superannuation
Location: Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time
SaltPools Pty Ltd is a leading provider of design, pool construction, and premium landscaping services across Melbourne. Based in Camberwell, we specialise in creating customised outdoor environments that combine beautiful landscape features with high-quality swimming pool installations. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Landscape Gardener to join our expanding team.
Garden Establishment & Plant Care
- Preparing, cultivating, and maintaining seedbeds and planting areas to support healthy plant growth.
- Propagating and planting a wide range of vegetation, including trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, and bulbs.
- Preparing lawn areas through topsoil spreading, grass planting, and installation of instant turf.
- Conducting ongoing maintenance of landscaped areas, including weeding, trimming, mulching, fertilising, watering, and mowing.
- Pruning trees and hedges to maintain shape, structure, and plant health.
- Installing plant support frameworks and protective devices to ensure optimal plant development.
Landscape Planning & Construction
- Interpreting plans, drawings, and landscape designs to execute projects correctly.
- Assisting with material and plant selection suitable to site conditions and client preferences.
- Scheduling and coordinating landscape tasks to meet project timelines.
- Setting out and installing both softscape and hardscape features within residential outdoor environments.
- Constructing and installing elements such as paved areas, gravel paths, retaining walls, fencing, pergolas, ponds, outdoor furniture, and other garden structures.
Tree Care & Pest Management
- Inspecting trees to evaluate their health and identifying required treatments or maintenance.
- Trimming, shaping, and lopping branches using appropriate tools, including chainsaws and hand saws.
- Applying sprays and treatments to control plant diseases, pests, and infestations.
- Safely removing damaged or diseased trees in accordance with workplace safety standards.
About You
- Proven experience in landscaping, horticulture, garden construction, or a related field
- Ability to read and interpret landscape plans and design specifications
- Strong plant knowledge and hands‑on practical skills
- Confident operating landscaping equipment and power tools
- Safety‑conscious, reliable, and hardworking
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team
Why Work with SaltPools Pty Ltd?
- Attractive salary of $78,000 + 12% superannuation
- Opportunity to work on high‑end pool and landscape design projects
- Supportive and professional work workplace
- Employer sponsorship available for the right candidate
- Long‑term career progression within a trusted Melbourne‑based company
Applications open 20 November 2025 and close 20 December 2025. Please send your CV to ****@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.
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