Horticulturist

LiveHire Limited; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade vehicle and phone

Uniform and PPE provided

Monthly Reward & Recognition program

Discounted travel

Career advancement opportunities

Safety training

Job summary

Green by Nature is Australia’s leading landscape services provider, caring for prestigious spaces across Australia and New Zealand. We’re seeking a hands-on team leader to supervise gardeners and apprentices, ensuring high standards of work and safety.

A Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens or proven depth of experience is required, with a valid driver’s licence and safety credentials. You’ll mentor junior team members, manage day-to-day activities, and liaise with management to

Qualifications

• You will be an enthusiastic and reliable gardening professional with high attention to detail.
• You enjoy being hands-on with your team and passing on your knowledge and experience.
• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens or strong depth of experience is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members and apprentices.
• Work hands-on with your team.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Operate and support the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Report progress, issues, and requirements to your manager.
• Pest and disease identification and treatment.
• Foster a culture of safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Driver's licence

White Card

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture/Parks & Gardens

Tools

Mowers

Hedgers

Whipper snippers

Blowers

Hand tools

Petrol equipment

Job description

Green by NatureisAustralia’s largest and most award-winning landscape services business.Our teams create stunning outdoor spaces that enhance quality of life, promote sustainability,facilitatelearning, and leavea lasting impression.

We have the privilege of caring forsome ofthe most prestigious and high-profile green spaces across Australia and New Zealand. We’relooking for talented individuals to join our team and grow with us.

Whyyou'llloveworking with us

• Tool of Tradevehicle and phone
• Stable work with regular hours
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Monthly Reward & Recognition program
• Discounted travel
• Growing company with genuine career advancement opportunities
• Thrive in a supportive management team and fantastic team culture
• Enjoy a safety-first culture and receive ongoing safety training

What'sinvolved

• Lead and develop team members and apprentices
• Workhands-onwith your team
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard
• Operate andsupport themaintenanceoftools, machinery, andequipment
• Report progress, issues, and requirements toyour manager
• Pest and disease identification and treatment
• Foster a culture of safety

Whatyou’llbring:

You will be an enthusiastic andreliablegardening professionalwith highattention to detail.You enjoy beinghands onwith your team and passing on your knowledge and experience to others.

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens or strong depth of experience
• Proven ability toeffectively prioritise work and supervise junior team members
• Sound practical experience with a variety of tools and equipment such as mowers, hedgers, whipper snippers, blowers, handtoolsand petrol operated equipment
• Current driver's licence is essential
• WWVP; Police Check & White Card(or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills

Our Team & Culture

At Green by Nature,our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, andmaintainingexceptional green spaces. We are committed tomaintaininga safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.Accountability,Braveryand Care are our core values.