Gardener

RetireAustralia; Gosford; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RetireAustralia is seeking an experienced Gardener for Tarragal Glen Retirement Village in Erina, NSW. This full-time, hands-on position focuses on maintaining safe and beautiful gardens across the village for residents and visitors.

Reporting to the Village Manager, you will care for lawns and beds, operate equipment safely, and collaborate with residents and contractors to enhance the village’s appeal and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Gardening, landscaping or horticultural experience.
• Knowledge of garden maintenance and safe work practices.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current Driver Licence.
• National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Wellbeing initiatives and annual flu vaccination program.
• Learning and development opportunities for staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gardening and landscaping services across the village.
• Maintain gardens, lawns and landscaped areas to a high standard.
• Renovate and refurbish existing garden beds and outdoor spaces.
• Ensure homes for sale are presented to a high standard.
• Perform mowing, edging, line trimming, pruning and weed control.
• Operate gardening equipment, vehicles and plant safely.
• Keep work areas, driveways, pathways and equipment clean and tidy.
• Identify and report safety hazards and WHS concerns.
• Work collaboratively with residents, contractors and village team members.
• Support ongoing presentation and appeal of the village grounds.

Skills

Gardening experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Teamwork

Safe work practices

Job description

Do you take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? At RetireAustralia, our gardens and landscaped grounds play an important role in creating a welcoming and vibrant community for our residents. We are seeking an experienced Gardener to join our friendly team on a full-time basis at Tarragal Glen Retirement Village in Erina, NSW.

In this hands‑on role, you'll help ensure our village remains beautifully presented, safe and enjoyable for residents, visitors and prospective residents. Your passion for gardening and landscaping will contribute directly to the lifestyle and wellbeing of those who call our village home.

The Position

Reporting to the Village Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality gardening and landscaping services across the village
• Maintaining gardens, lawns and landscaped areas to an exceptional standard
• Renovating and refurbishing existing garden beds and outdoor spaces
• Ensuring gardens at homes listed for sale are presented to a high standard
• Performing mowing, edging, line trimming, pruning and weed control activities
• Operating gardening equipment, vehicles and plant safely and responsibly
• Keeping work areas, driveways, pathways and equipment clean and tidy
• Identifying and reporting safety hazards and WHS concerns
• Working collaboratively with residents, contractors and village team members
• Supporting the ongoing presentation and appeal of the village grounds

We're on the lookout for someone with

• Demonstrated gardening, landscaping or horticultural experience
• Sound knowledge of garden maintenance and safe work practices
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Current Driver Licence
• National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing
• The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
• We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and professional development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
• RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work‑related and personal issues.

Who we are

RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.

Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with Support At Home services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.

With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark.