Gardener

Gardening Magicians; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Skills development

Job summary

Gardening Magicians in Adelaide is seeking a dedicated full-time Gardener to maintain and improve residential and commercial landscapes. You’ll perform turf care, pruning, planting, irrigation support, and general site upkeep, following horticultural best practices.

The role offers stable, full-time work with a market-aligned salary, opportunity for skill development, and a supportive team environment across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or related field, or at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated gardening or landscaping experience.
• 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 or in 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

Landscaping

Pest control

Irrigation

Tool safety

Education

AQF Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

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