Indoor Plant Horticulturalist - Maintenance & Care

Environmental Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual employment with transition to—/

Career growth opportunities

Skill development within a growing biz

Competitive remuneration based on exp

Work across premium offices

Collaborative horticultural team

Independence in daily tasks

Job summary

Oxygen (O2) Plantscaping in Melbourne seeks an experienced Indoor Plant Maintenance Specialist. You will maintain health and presentation of indoor plants, planters and living walls across a portfolio of commercial clients.

Applicants should have formal horticultural training, hands-on indoor plant care experience, and the ability to work independently with excellent attention to detail. A driver’s licence and good English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Formal horticultural training or qualification is required.
• Hands-on experience in professional indoor plant care.
• Knowledge of indoor plant species and common health issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and professional manner.
• Good English communication skills.
• Full driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Physically fit for hands-on maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health, appearance and presentation of indoor plants, planters and living walls.
• Care for indoor plants: watering, pruning, cleaning and general maintenance.
• Identify and manage plant health issues, pests and diseases.
• Monitor light conditions and watering needs.
• Replace plants and assist with new installations.
• Provide friendly, professional service to corporate clients.
• Work independently while upholding high presentation standards.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Indoor plant care

Time management

Attention to detail

English communication

Independence

Physical fitness

Driver's licence

Education

Formal horticultural qualifications

Job description

Oxygen (O2) Plantscaping is seeking an experienced, horticulturally trained Indoor Plant Maintenance Specialist to join our Melbourne-based team.

We specialise in creating and maintaining beautiful, design-led indoor green spaces for premium commercial offices and workplaces across Melbourne. Backed by a diverse, skilled and professionally trained team, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional horticultural care, innovative plantscaping solutions and outstanding client service.

We're looking for someone who genuinely loves plants, takes pride in their work and has the horticultural knowledge and practical experience to keep indoor plants thriving.

About the Role

Working across a portfolio of commercial clients, you'll be responsible for maintaining the health, appearance and presentation of indoor plants, designer planters and living walls.

• Indoor plant care, watering, pruning, cleaning and general maintenance.
• Identifying and managing plant health issues, pests and diseases.
• Monitoring plant performance, light conditions and watering requirements.
• Maintaining living walls, feature planting and designer planters.
• Replacing plants and assisting with new installations.
• Providing friendly, professional service to our corporate clients.
• Working independently while maintaining O2's high presentation standards.

About You

• Formal horticultural training or qualifications.
• Previous hands-on experience in professional indoor plant care and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of indoor plant species, their growing requirements and common plant health issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Good English communication skills and a professional manner.
• Full driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking hands‑on maintenance work.

What We Offer

• Casual employment with the opportunity to transition to full-time for the right candidate.
• Genuine career growth and advancement opportunities as our business continues to expand.
• The opportunity to develop your skills and take on greater responsibilities within the business.
• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
• Work across premium commercial offices and beautifully designed indoor environments.
• Be part of a diverse, experienced and highly skilled horticultural team that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing and professional development.
• Variety, independence and the opportunity to make a real impact.