Gardener

Tahbilk Winery; Nagambie; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wine discounts

Paid training and development

Uniform provided

Beautiful workplace surrounded byGard3

A wonderful team environment

Gardens and vineyards surroundings

Job summary

Tahbilk Winery in Nagambie, Victoria, is inviting a qualified gardener to maintain the Estate grounds across historic gardens, lawns and surrounds. This permanent, full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3.30pm, within a small dedicated team.

Your duties include mowing, weeding, pruning, hedging, irrigation maintenance, spray application and operating garden machinery. You’ll help with ongoing improvements to the gardens and grounds while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens is preferred.
• Previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
• Experience with irrigation, pruning, hedging and general garden maintenance.
• Ability to safely use chemicals per OHS guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisation.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and maintaining lawns and grassed areas.
• Weeding and general garden maintenance.
• Pruning and maintaining trees, shrubs and plants.
• Irrigation maintenance and system checks.
• Spraying and chemical application where required.
• Operating garden machinery including chainsaws.
• Assisting with ongoing improvements to the Estate's gardens.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Irrigation systems

Pruning & hedging

Garden machinery

Chemical safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens

Previous gardening experience

Tools

Garden machinery usage

Irrigation control

Job description

Qualified Gardener - Join a Historic Winery & Estate

ABOUT US

The uniqueness of Tahbilk Estate is incomparable. With world-class wines, beautiful historic surroundings and a magnificent location just outside Nagambie, this is a rare opportunity to work somewhere truly special.

Our culture is built on community, authenticity and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in the wines we produce, the experiences we offer our customers and, most importantly, the people who make up our incredible team.

The Tahbilk Estate gardens offer a diverse range of landscapes that have evolved over many years, including formal gardens, native plantings, established lawns, roadsides and areas that are continually being developed and improved.

Surrounding our vineyards, Cellar Door and Restaurant are established lawns, an orchard and significant National Trust-listed trees that form an important part of Tahbilk's history and character.

Our Restaurant overlooks the Estate's beautiful wetlands, which incorporate intricate internal billabong systems that create a unique microclimate and provide an important habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Gardener to join our small and dedicated team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of the Tahbilk Estate.

This is a permanent, full-time position Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3.30pm.

Working across our gardens, grounds and surrounding estate, your responsibilities will include:

• Mowing and maintaining lawns and grassed areas

• Weeding and general garden maintenance

• Pruning and maintaining trees, shrubs and plants

• Hedging

• Irrigation maintenance

• Spraying and chemical application

• Operating chainsaws and other garden machinery

• General grounds and garden maintenance

• Assisting with ongoing improvements to the Estate's gardens and grounds

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for gardening and horticulture, a keen eye for detail and takes pride in maintaining beautiful grounds.

You will enjoy working as part of a small team but also be comfortable working independently and managing your own tasks.

Ideally, you will have:

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens

• Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or horticulture

• Experience using manual and powered garden machinery

• Experience with irrigation, pruning, hedging and general garden maintenance

• The ability to safely use and handle chemicals in accordance with OHS requirements and industry standards

• A strong commitment to safe work practices

• Good communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Good organisation and time management skills

• A good level of physical fitness to undertake the requirements of the role

• A current driver's licence

• A willingness to undertake training and further develop your skills

THE PERKS

Joining the Tahbilk team comes with some great benefits:

• A wonderful and supportive team environment

• A culture that genuinely puts people first

• The opportunity to work in one of Victoria's most unique historic wine estates

• Staff wine discounts

• Paid training and development

• Uniform provided

• A beautiful workplace surrounded by gardens, vineyards, wetlands and historic grounds

Tahbilk Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination in accordance with all federal and state laws.