Qualified Gardener

Description

• Complete general garden maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, mulching, hedging, irrigation repairs, pest and disease identification and control
• Take ownership of your own client list and the progression of the gardens you are working in

Requirements

As we look to grow our maintenance division in 2026 and beyond, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate horticulturist to join our team as a Qualified Garden Maintenance Supervisor.

• Maintains a high professional standard by taking an organised and efficient approach to tasks and responsibilities, and can problem-solve when required
• Has a Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens (or is close to completion)
• Has prior experience in the same or a similar role with demonstrated knowledge in ALL areas of gardening (including plant knowledge)
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in residential garden maintenance
• Has sound pest, disease and irrigation knowledge
• Is passionate about horticulture and has an eagerness to learn and develop their skills as well as lead and impart knowledge to other employees, especially apprentices

Benefits

• Work with a talented and supportive team - our team consists of skilled and passionate landscapers who will work with you to develop your skills
• Competitive hourly rate - this is dependent on the applicant's qualifications and experience
• Genuine career development opportunities - at Ian Barker Gardens, we have a proven track record of internally promoting and helping past employees fulfil their future dreams, and we openly encourage career development
• Networking and personal development opportunities – we want to hear your career goals and interests, so we can help achieve this through our industry connections and further learning opportunities. We want to see you thrive, so if there's a particular area of work you want to learn more about - we're all ears!
• Work vehicle – a work vehicle filled with all the tools you’d need and a fuel card
• Admin support – be supported by our Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Coordinator in the office, who take care of the admin work
• No weekend work - we understand the importance of maintaining a happy work/life balance, and you'll only work Monday – Friday, 7.30 am – 4 pm
• Third-year apprentices who want to develop into a leadership role are also encouraged to apply

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance