Gardener

Housing Industry Association Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

Gardening Magicians in Adelaide is seeking a full-time Gardener to maintain and improve landscaped areas to professional horticultural standards. The role covers routine maintenance and specialized tasks across multiple sites, with emphasis on safe work practices.

The ideal candidate will have AQF Certificate III or equivalent in horticulture (or 1+ year experience), strong plant care knowledge, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or related field; or at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in gardening or landscaping.
• Knowledge of plant care, soil conditions, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to identify and treat pests, weeds, and plant diseases.
• Experience using gardening tools and equipment safely.
• Understanding of WHS practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas
• Mowing, edging, and general turf management
• Pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges using appropriate techniques
• Planting, watering, fertilizing, and general plant care
• Identifying and treating weeds, pests, and plant diseases
• Soil preparation including mulching and composting
• Operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment
• Assisting with irrigation installation and maintenance
• Supporting landscape improvement works
• Removing green waste and maintaining clean and safe worksites
• Complying with workplace health and safety requirements

Skills

Gardening skills

WH&S practices

Independent and team work

Attention to detail

Education

AQF Certificate III in Horticulture or related field

1+ year relevant work experience

Job description

• Maintain gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas to professional standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and specialized gardening tasks across multiple sites.
• Comply with workplace health and safety requirements.

About us:

Gardening Magicians is an Adelaide-based garden maintenance business providing professional services to residential and commercial clients. The company is committed to delivering high-quality horticultural outcomes, maintaining safe work practices, and ensuring customer satisfaction across all projects.

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Gardener to undertake the maintenance and improvement of landscaped areas in accordance with professional horticultural standards. The role involves a combination of routine maintenance and more specialized gardening tasks across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas
• Mowing, edging, and general turf management
• Pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges using appropriate techniques
• Planting, watering, fertilizing, and general plant care
• Identifying and treating weeds, pests, and plant diseases
• Soil preparation including mulching and composting
• Operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment
• Assisting with irrigation installation and maintenance
• Supporting landscape improvement works
• Removing green waste and maintaining clean and safe worksites
• Complying with workplace health and safety requirements

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• AQF Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or related field; or at least 1 year of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in gardening or landscaping
• Knowledge of plant care, soil conditions, and irrigation systems
• Ability to identify and treat pests, weeds, and plant diseases
• Experience using gardening tools and equipment safely
• Understanding of WHS practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and reliability

What We Offer

• Full-time, ongoing employment
• Competitive salary aligned with market rates
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity for skills development and career progression