Lead Gardener – Create Vibrant Outdoor Spaces

Accor Apartments & Realty; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty is seeking a Senior Gardener to nurture and maintain our outdoor spaces in Port Douglas. You will oversee gardens, lawns, and landscapes, ensuring health, vitality and aesthetic appeal across communal areas.

In this role you’ll join a vibrant team, manage plant care, and adapt to a flexible rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays as required. Strong physical stamina and prior head gardener experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Proven experience as a head gardener or in a related role.
• Knowledge of plant care, landscaping techniques, and garden tools.
• Capable of embracing a flexible rotating schedule, including weekends and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture the lush beauty of the gardens and communal spaces
• Establish and execute procedures aimed at boosting the effectiveness of garden and grounds maintenance while maintaining cost-effectiveness and high standards
• Work within a vibrant team of diverse talents, that thrives on cooperation and independence in equal measure
• Deliver warm and enthusiastic service to both our valued external stakeholders and internal guests

Skills

Outdoor work

Head gardener

Plant care

Flexible schedule

Job description

Accor Apartments & Realty is seeking a Senior Gardener to nurture and maintain our outdoor spaces in Port Douglas. You will oversee gardens, lawns, and landscapes, ensuring health, vitality and aesthetic appeal across communal areas.

In this role you’ll join a vibrant team, manage plant care, and adapt to a flexible rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays as required. Strong physical stamina and prior head gardener experience are essential.