Gardener | The Newport

Merivale; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive monthly perks

Staff Cellar - wine discounts

Paid parental leave

Unlimited career growth

Merivale Academy - training

Professional accreditation support

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Merivale in Sydney is seeking Gardeners to maintain plants across The Newport and other venues. You will care for indoor and outdoor plantings, container gardens and landscaped beds, delivering Merivale’s horticultural vision with energy and passion.

Ideal candidates have horticulture experience, a passion for plants and the ability to lift heavy loads, work at heights, and drive a Long Wheelbase van across multiple Sydney locations.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in the horticulture industry required depending 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.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintaining all onsite plants in a variety of growing situations (indoor, containers, courtyard/balcony/rooftop gardens and beds).
• Watering, fertilising, pruning, potting and mulching; pest control including application of pesticides.
• Work autonomously or as part of a team and deliver on the horticultural vision for Merivale's venues.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Plant design/visual styling

Autonomous and team working

Manual labour & physical fitness

Education

Trade certification in horticulture

Chemical application accreditation

Full driver’s license

Tools

Long Wheelbase van operation

Job description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

Job Description

Bring your talent & passion for gardening to Merivale's growing portfolio of venues across Sydney & surrounds. We are looking for some new Gardeners to join our horticultural team at The Newport. 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, and mulching, as well as pest control including 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.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in the horticulture industry required depending 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 monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
• Merivale Staff Cellar - access to premium wines at staff pricing.
• Paid parental leave - with flexible return to work options.
• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
• Merivale Academy - online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience,F&B.
• Professional accreditation support - including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
• Employee Referral Program - earn rewards for bringing great people on board.