Horticulturist - Grow Green Spaces with Training

Green By Nature; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training

Uniform & PPE

Safety training

Team culture

Job summary

Green By Nature in Canberra is seeking a dedicated horticulturist to join a full-time team maintaining premium landscapes, including university and national site locations. The role focuses on hands-on care, safety, and collaborative execution of daily tasks across multiple sites.

You will work with skilled staff, perform routine maintenance, tackle seasonal planting, and support events while upholding high presentation standards and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticultural maintenance and operating field tools.
• Strong communication and ability to prioritise workflows.
• Willingness to obtain White Card and Working with Children's Check.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, mulching, and fertilising.
• Maintain ornamental gardens, hedges, lawns, and feature planting areas.
• Operate and maintain horticultural tools, machinery, and irrigation systems safely.
• Assist in seasonal planting, turf renovation, and landscape improvement projects.
• Identify and treat plant pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Collaborate with grounds and facilities staff for events.

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

Tools

Hedgers

Whipper snippers

Blowers

Hand tools

Petrol equipment

Job description

Green By Nature in Canberra is seeking a dedicated horticulturist to join a full-time team maintaining premium landscapes, including university and national site locations. The role focuses on hands-on care, safety, and collaborative execution of daily tasks across multiple sites.

You will work with skilled staff, perform routine maintenance, tackle seasonal planting, and support events while upholding high presentation standards and environmental stewardship.