Gardener - VIC

Yulong Investments; Nagambie; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulong Stud in Nagambie, Victoria is seeking a highly motivated Gardener to join our team at our stud farm. The successful candidate will have a background in gardening or farm/property maintenance, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities include lawn care, plant and hedge maintenance, irrigation, weed control, pruning and keeping external areas clean and tidy while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in gardening, groundskeeping or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of plant and lawn care, and the relevant seasonal maintenance.
• Understanding irrigation systems, including maintenance and seasonal adjustments.
• Ability to operate relevant gardening equipment safely.
• Experience with weed and pest control in compliance with chemical safety regulations.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate sound problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Self-Motivated, reliable, and professional in manner.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on presentation and property standards.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• General Lawn care, which includes edging, mowing, fertilisation, snipping and re-seeding and overseeding.
• Trimming bushes and plants according to horticultural best practices.
• Providing standard care to shrubs, Lillypilly's and hedges.
• Conducting pruning and hedging, including hedging to desired shapes.
• Carrying out manual watering including the maintenance and operation of fixed watering systems.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of all external areas including paths and hard surfaces.
• Ensuring the Yulong grounds you are responsible for, and surrounds are kept clean and tidy.
• Landscape and establish new areas and gardens as required.
• Weed grounds and gardens as required.
• Ensuring the maintenance of all gardening equipment you use.
• Comply with all workplace health and safety and equal employment opportunity initiatives to contribute to a safe, healthy, equitable and ethical workplace.
• Work in accordance with management directions.

Skills

Gardening experience

Groundskeeping

Irrigation systems

Weed control

Pest control

Organisational skills

Communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team player

Physical fitness

Job description

Yulong Stud is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Gardener to join our team at our prestigious stud farm in Nagambie, Victoria.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and bring relevant experience to the role. The successful candidate will have a background in either gardening or general farm/property maintenance, with the ability to operate independently or as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• General Lawn care, which includes edging, mowing, fertilisation, snipping and re-seeding and overseeding.
• Trimming bushes and plants according to horticultural best practices.
• Providing standard care to shrubs, Lillypilly's and hedges.
• Conducting pruning and hedging, including hedging to desired shapes.
• Carrying out manual watering including the maintenance and operation of fixed watering systems.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of all external areas including paths and hard surfaces.
• Ensuring the Yulong grounds you are responsible for, and surrounds are kept clean and tidy.
• Landscape and establish new areas and gardens as required.
• Weed grounds and gardens as required.
• Ensuring the maintenance of all gardening equipment you use.
• Comply with all workplace health and safety and equal employment opportunity initiatives to contribute to a safe, healthy, equitable and ethical workplace.
• Work in accordance with management directions.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in gardening, groundskeeping or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of plant and lawn care, and the relevant seasonal maintenance.
• Understanding irrigation systems, including maintenance and seasonal adjustments.Ability to operate relevant gardening equipment safely.
• Experience with weed and pest control in compliance with chemical safety regulations.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate sound problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Self-Motivated, reliable, and professional in manner.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on presentation and property standards.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• You'll be part of a supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference.
• Work with a leading racing and breeding organisation in a beautiful location.
• An attractive remuneration package is available for the successful candidate, dependant on experience.