About Us
At UDL Group, we’re more than just a commercial landscape and grounds maintenance company, we’re a growing team of 140+ passionate professionals shaping green, vibrant spaces across Melbourne. With offices in Epping, Keysborough, Torquay, and Pakenham, we work on high-profile contracts while building rewarding, long-term careers for our people.
When you join our team, you’re not just taking on a job, you’re joining a community where your work is valued, your skills are recognized, and your career is nurtured with ongoing training and development.
About the Position
Title: Qualified Gardener / Horticulturalist
Hours: Full-time
Location: Surf-coast
We’re looking for a Qualified Gardener / Horticulturalist with a keen eye for detail to ensure gardens and open spaces in new and existing housing estates thrive year-round. With award winning projects in our portfolio, we are proud to have longstanding client partnerships, where we work on high profile sites providing regular programmed garden maintenance in Point Lonsdale, Geelong, and the outer west catchment of Melbourne.
This position will suit someone with 3+ years’ experience in horticulture or garden maintenance ensuring estates present exceptionally for the community to enjoy. Offering autonomous work within a tight-knit team, this position is ideal for a candidate who is comfortable with using technology to report daily achievements and complete regular maintenance service logs.
With room to grow and a variety of responsibilities, this position offers a chance to do a bit of everything!
Key Responsibilities
As a valued experienced Gardener / Horticulturalist you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- brush-cutting
- hedging
- weeding
- chemical spraying
- pruning
- planting
- mulching
- push-mowing
- general litter pick up
- monitoring flora health
- minor preventative maintenance on equipment and tools
- overall garden upkeep; keeping spaces clean and tidy
Position Requirements
To be successful in this position, candidates must have:
- Proven experience (3 years' +) as a Gardener / Horticulturalist with a solid understanding of plant care techniques.
- Certificate III or above in Horticulture or similar.
- Permanent Australian work rights.
- Construction Induction Card (White/Red Card).
- Valid Victorian Driver's License (P Plate or Full License).
- ACUP (Chemical Usage Certification).
- Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- A positive attitude, great work standards, and easy-going personality to work as part of a team.
Desired qualifications:
- Traffic Management Certificates.
- First Aid Certificate.
Why Join UDL Group?
At UDL Group, we believe our team is our greatest asset. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
✅ Competitive salary in line with your experience.
✅ Secure, full-time hours – Monday to Friday.
✅ Ongoing training & development with industry leaders.
✅ Transparent career pathways – we promote from within!
✅ Recognition & rewards program celebrating your contributions.
✅ Company perks – staff functions, toolbox breakfasts, birthday benefits.
✅ Free wellbeing support whenever you need it.
✅ Full uniform, PPE, and necessary IT equipment provided.
✅ A supportive team culture that feels like family.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you’re passionate about gardening and open space maintenance and want to make an impact within a leading industry business, we’d love to hear from you!
Click ‘APPLY NOW’ to submit your application. Once we receive your details, our team will be in touch shortly.
Questions? Please email Emma at: *******@udlgroup.com.au
📌 Qualified Gardener / Horticulturalist
🏢 UDL Group
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