Gardener

Yulong Investments; Aberdeen; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulong Stud in NSW, located in the Hunter Valley, seeks an experienced Gardener to join our team. The role involves lawn care, pruning, irrigation, and grounds maintenance within a horse-friendly environment. You will work independently or with a team and ensure safe, efficient operation of gardening equipment.

We value reliability, strong communication, and a proactive approach. Full-time role with an attractive package contingent on experience; drivers licence and Australian working rights

Qualifications

• Previous experience in gardening, groundskeeping or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of plant and lawn care, and the relevant seasonal maintenance.
• Understanding irrigation systems.
• Current chemical application certificate highly regarded.
• Ability to operate relevant gardening equipment safely.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Demonstrate sound problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and professional in manner.
• High attention to detail and a high level of awareness working around horses.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Full driver’s license and working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• General Lawn care, including edging, mowing, fertilization, snipping and re-seeding.
• Pruning, trimming and hedging to desired shapes.
• Hand weeding and mulching as required.
• Watering manually and maintaining fixed watering systems.
• Treating plant pests, diseases and weed spraying as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of external areas including paths and hard surfaces.
• Ensure grounds and surrounds are kept clean and tidy.
• Landscape and establish new areas and gardens as required.
• Maintain gardening equipment and machinery.
• Adhere to workplace health and safety initiatives.

Skills

Gardening

Groundskeeping

Property maintenance

Irrigation systems

Chemical application

Equipment operation

Organization

Problem solving

Communication

Horse awareness

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Job description

Yulong Stud’s newly acquired property in NSW, Segenhoe, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Gardener to join our team. Located in the picturesque Hunter Valley region, this role offers the opportunity to work in a unique industry environment.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who demonstrates a strong work ethic and bring relevant experience to the role. The successful candidate will have a background in either gardening or general farm/property maintenance, with the ability to operate independently or as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities are but not limited to:

General Lawn care, which includes edging, mowing, fertilization, snipping and re-seeding.

Pruning, trimming and hedging, including hedging to desired shapes.

Hand weeding and mulching as required.

Carrying out manual watering including the maintenance and operation of fixed watering systems.

Treatment of plant pests, diseases and weed spraying as required.

Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of all external areas including paths and hard surfaces.

Ensuring grounds, you are responsible for, and surrounds are kept clean and tidy.

Landscape and establish new areas and gardens as required.

Ensuring the maintenance of all gardening equipment and machinery you use.

Comply with all workplace health and safety and equal employment opportunity initiatives to contribute to a safe, healthy, equitable and ethical workplace.

Work in accordance with management directions.

What We’re Looking For:

Previous experience in gardening, groundskeeping or property maintenance.

Knowledge of plant and lawn care, and the relevant seasonal maintenance.

Understanding irrigation systems.

Current chemical application certificate highly regarded.

Ability to operate relevant gardening equipment safely.

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Demonstrate sound problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent communication and time management.

Self-Motivated, reliable, and professional in manner.

High attention to detail and a high level of awareness working around horses.

Physically fit and able to carry out manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Full driver’s license and working rights in Australia.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

You’ll be part of a supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference.

Work with a leading racing and breeding organisation in a beautiful location.

An attractive remuneration package is available for the successful candidate, dependent on experience.

If you’re a motivated, all-rounder with a passion for the outdoors, and are looking for a full-time role that offers variety, and the opportunity to work in a unique stud environment, we’d love to hear from you.