Gardener | Newport

Merivale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive monthly perks

Staff-only rewards and events

Paid Parental leave

Merivale Staff Cellar – staff pricing

Unlimited career growth

Merivale Academy – training

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Merivale in Sydney is seeking dedicated Gardeners to join our horticultural team across our growing portfolio of venues. You will maintain indoor and outdoor plants, courtyards, rooftop gardens and planter beds, with responsibilities like watering, pruning, mulching and pest control.

The role offers a dynamic, energetic environment where your design eye helps realise Merivale's venue visions. Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in horticulture, a trade cert is advantageous, a full driver’s license,

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in horticulture.
• Trade certification in horticulture is highly advantageous.
• Full driver’s license and ability to drive between locations.
• Passion for plants and gardening with an eye for design.
• Willingness for heavy lifting and manual labour.

Skills

Gardening

Plant care

Design/visual styling

Teamwork

Education

Trade certification in horticulture

Job description

Bring your talent & passion forgardeningto Merivale's growing portfolio of venues across Sydney & surrounds. We are looking for some newGardenersto join our horticultural team. This truly is a unique position, utilising your passion and skills in plants within a fun, energetic working environment.

You will be responsible for proactively maintaining all onsite plants in a variety of growing situations, including the care and upkeep of indoor plants, container plantings, courtyard/balcony/rooftop gardens and established planter beds. Tasks will include watering, fertilising, pruning, potting, andmulching, as well as pest controlincluding the application of pesticides. You will be able to work autonomously and as part of a team and will be responsible for delivering on the vision for the Horticultural aspect of Merivale's venue portfolio.

Ideallyyou have:

1-3+ years of experience in the horticulture industry requireddepending on the role applying for

Trade certification in horticulture is highly advantageous as well as current chemical application accreditation

Current full driver’s license & confidence driving across multiple Sydney locations & operation of Long Wheelbase van

Be truly passionate about plants and gardening and have a keen eye for design/visual styling

Be prepared for heavy lifting and manual labour and are comfortable working at heights, with harness work involved, previous experience is highly advantageous.

Merivale Employee Benefits

Exclusive monthlyperks, staff-onlyrewardsand events.

Paid Parental leave – with flexible return to work options

Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.

Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.

Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership & Performance, First Aid, Food Safety and more.

Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.

Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board