Horticulturist / Gardener

Elgee Park

Merricks North

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful working environment
Family-owned property
Weekday hours with flexibility

Job summary

Elgee Park is seeking a qualified Horticulturist/Gardener to care for iconic Mornington Peninsula gardens at Wallaby Downs, Merricks North. This full-time role involves working with the General Manager and owners to uphold high standards across the grounds.

You will perform lawn care, pruning, planting, watering, fertilising, pest management, and equipment maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to irrigation oversight and seasonal tasks in a small team.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in horticulture with native and non-native plants.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Reliable, detail-oriented approach and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

  • Lawn mowing and general grounds maintenance to high standards.
  • Pruning of hedges, fruit trees and general pruning.
  • Watering, weeding, and replanting as needed.
  • Fertilising and pest management responsibilities.
  • Maintaining tools and equipment in good condition.
  • Monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge
Outdoor work
Detail oriented
Team collaboration
Physical fitness
Chainsaw license

Tools

Ride-on mowers
Tractor operation
Bobcat operation

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Horticulturist / Gardener to join our team on a full-time basis, caring for established and beautifully maintained iconic Mornington Peninsula gardens at Wallaby Downs in Merricks North. Working closely with the General Manager of the Properties, and under the direction of the property owners, you will play a key role in maintaining the gardens and surrounding grounds to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Lawn mowing and overall grounds maintenance
  • Pruning of hedges, fruit trees and general pruning
  • Watering, weeding, and replanting
  • Fertilising and pest management
  • Maintaining gardens and grounds to a tidy, high standard
  • Maintenance and care of tools and equipment
  • Maintaining and monitoring irrigation systems
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Extensive experience and sound knowledge of horticulture, including both native and non-native plants
  • A strong work ethic and the physical fitness required for outdoor work in all weather conditions
  • A reliable, detail-oriented approach
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
  • The ability to follow instructions from both property owners and the General Manager
  • A current chainsaw license
  • Experience with ride on mowers
  • Able to operate a tractor and bobcat preferred.
  • A friendly, professional, and well-presented demeanor with strong written and oral communication.
Why Join Us?
  • Weekday work, with some capacity for flexibility in hours.
  • A beautiful and varied working environment
  • Diverse and interesting tasks
  • A key role within a small, family-owned property
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