Gardener - Mornington Racecourse

Thoroughbred Racing PTY; Mornington; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being initiatives

Racing industry passes

Free event tickets

Free onsite parking

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Cultural leave

Job summary

Melbourne Racing Club invites applications for a Gardener to join the Mornington Racecourse grounds team. This permanent role focuses on keeping lawns, beds and public spaces vibrant in preparation for race days and events, with hands-on planting, pruning and turf care.

You will operate mowing equipment, irrigation checks and seasonal planting, contributing to a venue that impresses on race days and everyday experiences alike.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance or turf care.
• Certificate II or III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens or a similar field is highly regarded.
• Experience at a large public venue, sporting ground or racecourse is also a bonus.
• Confident using horticultural machinery and irrigation systems.
• A sharp eye for detail and plenty of pride in how your work looks.
• The fitness to enjoy an active, outdoor role in all kinds of weather.
• A reliable, proactive and flexible approach, including availability for early mornings and race days when needed.
• The confidence to work independently and the team spirit to jump in when it counts.

Responsibilities

• Keep our gardens, lawns, hedges and landscaped spaces looking race-day ready.
• Get stuck into planting, pruning, mulching, weeding, fertilising and irrigation checks.
• Bring key areas to life ahead of race days and events, then help the grounds bounce back afterwards.
• Keep an eye on turf health and jump on irrigation faults, hazards or maintenance issues.
• Use ride-on mowers, brush cutters, blowers and hand tools safely and confidently.
• Support seasonal planting and landscape projects that make a visible impact across the racecourse.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Irrigation systems

Mowing machinery

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate II/III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Brush cutters

Blowers

Hand tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

Love working outdoors and seeing the difference your work makes? We’re looking for a Gardener to join our Racing team in a permanent role at Mornington Racecourse.

You’ll play a hands-on role in making Mornington Racecourse look incredible. From lush lawns and colourful garden beds to polished public spaces, you’ll help create a venue that’s ready to impress on race days, event days and every day in between.

About Us

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is an iconic sporting and entertainment organisation with a proud 150-year legacy. While we’re renowned for hosting elite horse racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses, we’re also so much more. From vibrant events and functions to our 17 Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG) hospitality venues across Victoria and community initiatives through the MRC Foundation, we’re dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, members and community.

In The Saddle

• Keep our gardens, lawns, hedges and landscaped spaces looking race-day ready.
• Get stuck into planting, pruning, mulching, weeding, fertilising and irrigation checks.
• Bring key areas to life ahead of race days and events, then help the grounds bounce back afterwards.
• Keep an eye on turf health and jump on irrigation faults, hazards or maintenance issues.
• Use ride-on mowers, brush cutters, blowers and hand tools safely and confidently.
• Support seasonal planting and landscape projects that make a visible impact across the racecourse.

Your Track Record

• Hands-on experience in gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance or turf care.
• A Certificate II or III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens or a similar field is highly regarded.
• Experience at a large public venue, sporting ground or racecourse is also a bonus.
• Confident using horticultural machinery and irrigation systems.
• A sharp eye for detail and plenty of pride in how your work looks.
• The fitness to enjoy an active, outdoor role in all kinds of weather.
• A reliable, proactive and flexible approach, including availability for early mornings and race days when needed.
• The confidence to work independently and the team spirit to jump in when it counts.

The Perks

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our year-round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
• Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events to enjoy with friends & family.
• Free onsite parking.
• Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave.

Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.