Garden Installation & Maintenance Assistant

Garden Life; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Life in New South Wales is seeking a Garden Installation & Maintenance Assistant to help install and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces. You will work on planting, pruning, and client-facing garden care, using safe landscaping practices and collaborating with a close-knit team to deliver premium results.

This full-time role offers hands-on learning with Sydney's experienced gardeners and opportunities for growth in a vibrant outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in garden installation and maintenance, including planting and mulching.
• Strong pruning, hedging and seasonal care skills.
• Current NSW Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install new gardens from concept to completion.
• Maintain landscapes through pruning, weeding, and seasonal care.
• Operate landscaping equipment safely.
• Deliver excellent customer service and client relations.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to design ideas.

Skills

Garden installation

Garden maintenance

Planting

Soil works & mulching

Hedging & pruning

Topiary

Seasonal pruning

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Driver's license NSW

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Garden Installation & Maintenance Assistant

Transform Outdoor Spaces Into Living Masterpieces

Are you passionate about creating beautiful gardens that make people smile? Garden Life is seeking a dedicated Garden Installation & Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

We seek a talented and confident gardeners and horticulturalists to help install and maintain the beautiful gardens we design. The full time role is focused on all aspects of soft landscape planting work, whether in already constructed gardens, or in planting up our range of pots on balconies and rooftops. In addition to this, the role involves maintaining these gardens as they establish and grow to their full potential.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Install new gardens from concept to completion - planting, mulching, and establishing garden beds


• Maintain existing landscapes through expert pruning, weeding, and seasonal care


• Operate professional landscaping equipment safely and efficiently

• Deliver exceptional customer service that exceeds expectations


• Build relationships with clients to understand their garden dreams and needs


• Contribute creative ideas to garden design and layout planning

• Work within our close-knit, supportive team environment


• Maintain organised, safe worksites that reflect our professional standards


• Share knowledge and learn from Sydney's most experienced gardening professionals

What You Bring

Essential Experience

• Broad experience in all aspects of garden installation and maintenance; planting, soil works/mulching, hedging, topiary and seasonal pruning


• Physical fitness and stamina for outdoor manual work


• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving abilities


• Current NSW Driver’s License, including class C manual

Personal Qualities

• Genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces


• Positive attitude with outstanding communication skills


• Eagerness to learn and grow your gardening expertise


• Team player who follows instructions and takes initiative

About Garden Life

For over two decades, Garden Life has been Sydney's trusted partner for premium garden installation and maintenance services. Our attention to detail, and exceptional customer service has made us the first choice for clients who want their outdoor spaces to thrive. We're not just creating gardens - we're building lasting relationships and contributing to a greener Sydney.Find out more www.gardenlife.com.au