Serco is a place where you can grow Join a team of 12,000 professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and experience a workplace that offers challenge, opportunity, and reward. We offer plenty of room for you to grow, plus flexible benefits to suit every stage of your life and career, including: Ongoing training and career development opportunities Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment Access to Employee Networks that promote diversity and inclusion A role where you can make a meaningful impact in your community Job security with long-term government-backed contracts Make an impact at Serco As a Head Gardener in our Facilities Management team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing gardens and horticultural assets in Kensington and North Melbourne. You’ll lead a team to ensure our open spaces are safe, beautiful, and well-maintained, making a real difference for residents and visitors alike. In this role, you’ll be: Managing and coordinating a team to maintain horticultural assets to the highest standards Planning and overseeing the care of garden beds, hedges, turf, and floral displays Ensuring all safety and environmental requirements are met across all gardening tasks Monitoring plant health, irrigation, and tree conditions, and addressing issues proactively Liaising with external stakeholders and event organisers to support the use of public spaces Assisting with landscaping and capital works projects to enhance the environment Serco is a place for you Your ideal skills & experience: A minimum AQF Level 4 Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience At least 5 years’ experience in open space maintenance Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and mentoring a gardening team A strong understanding of plant health, weed identification, and irrigation management A current Manual Driver’s Licence and Chemical Users Certificate (or willingness to obtain) Competency in Microsoft Office and ability to manage administrative tasks effectively You’ll thrive in a supportive, safety-focused environment where your leadership will ensure beautiful and well-maintained public spaces. Are you ready to do important work that really matters? At Serco, we bring together the right people, technology, and partners to create impactful solutions that address urgent challenges worldwide. We proudly serve governments across Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, making a real difference in Defence, Health, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI communities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Impact a better future at Serco. Apply now.