We are seeking a Landscape Gardener to assist with the construction, maintenance, and improvement of landscaped gardens and outdoor spaces across Melbourne.
The role involves planting trees and shrubs, laying turf, preparing soil and garden beds, installing irrigation systems, and carrying out general landscaping and garden maintenance duties. The successful candidate will also apply fertilisers and plant protection products in accordance with safety guidelines and assist with a range of outdoor landscaping tasks as required.
Work is performed across multiple sites including private residential gardens, commercial developments, parklands, and educational facilities. The role is physically demanding, and duties vary depending on site conditions, landscape designs, and project requirements.
Responsibilities / Duties
Working on landscaping projects
* Maintaining customers' gardens and one off garden tidies
* Leaf/rubbish clearing
* Operating a chipper, mower, strimmer, stump grinder, pressurewasher, digger, dumper and othermachinery.
* Maintaining tools and machinery.
* Ensuring that all work is carriedout in a safe and conscientious manner.
* Preparing and maintainingseedbeds and growing sites
* Propagating and planting trees,bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
* Preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf.
* Pruning trees and hedges, andinstalling plant support andprotection devices
* Reviewing plans and drawings,selecting materials and plants, and supporting with scheduling landscape construction.
* Setting out and installinghardscape and softscape structures.
* Constructing gravel and pavedareas, walls, fences, pergolas, ponds,barbecues, and garden furniture.
* Lopping limbs off trees andshaping branches using chainsaws and handsaws
Requirements and Skills
* A Certificate III in Landscape Constructionor at least 2 years of work experience in a similar role.
* Desired skills for the position are asfollows:
* Plant knowledge and technicalskills designing
* Planting and creative construction
* Installation knowledge ofhardscape elements
* A keen eye for detail and qualityassurance
* Soil and irrigation management
* Pest and disease management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person