Lead Horticulturist & Grounds Maintenance

Green by Nature; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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Excellent compensation

Training & development

PPE provided

Safety training programs

Supportive team culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Green by Nature is seeking a qualified horticulturist to join our team in Melbourne. You will lead horticultural maintenance staff, manage regular maintenance tasks, and ensure premium presentation across ornamental gardens, hedges, lawns, and feature planting areas.

You will operate and maintain tools and irrigation systems, participate in seasonal planting and turf renovations, and identify pests or deficiencies.

Competenze

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens.
• Excellent working knowledge of tools/equipment used in the field (hedgers, whipper snippers, blowers, hand tools, petrol equipment).
• Willing to obtain White Card and Working with Children's Check if not already held.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise workflows and be a reliable team player.

Mansioni

• Assist with leading a team of horticultural maintenance staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Perform regular horticultural maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, mulching, and fertilising.
• Maintain ornamental gardens, hedges, lawns, and feature planting areas to premium presentation standard.
• Operate and maintain horticultural tools, machinery, and irrigation systems safely and effectively.
• Assist in seasonal planting, turf renovation, and landscape improvement projects.
• Identify and treat plant pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with grounds and facilities staff to support school events and operational needs.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Horticulture knowledge

Formazione

Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

Strumenti

Hedge trimmers

Whipper snippers

Blowers

Hand tools

Petrol equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Green by Nature is seeking a qualified horticulturist to join our team in Melbourne. You will lead horticultural maintenance staff, manage regular maintenance tasks, and ensure premium presentation across ornamental gardens, hedges, lawns, and feature planting areas.

You will operate and maintain tools and irrigation systems, participate in seasonal planting and turf renovations, and identify pests or deficiencies.