Horticulturist

Green by Nature; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade vehicle

Uniform and PPE provided

Monthly Reward & Recognition program

Discounted travel

Career advancement opportunities

Safety training

Job summary

Green by Nature is Australia’s largest landscape services business, delivering stunning outdoor spaces across NSW and New Zealand. We seek a hands-on Team Leader to mentor apprentices, manage daily operations, and uphold high standards while prioritising safety.

You’ll lead with practical horticultural knowledge, ensure timely tasks, and maintain equipment with a safety-first mindset. Join a growing company with career progression and a strong team ethos.

Qualifications

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

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

Prioritisation

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

Tools

Mowers

Hedgers

Whipper snippers

Blowers

Hand tools

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.

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.