Lead Horticulturist — Residential Landscaping

Linktal Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linktal Recruitment is seeking a Horticulturist for residential landscaping across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and North Shore. The role combines hands-on horticulture with leading a small team to deliver high-quality garden maintenance.

You will supervise pruning, planting and routine care, monitor plant health, and plan daily tasks to meet schedules. A strong horticultural background and driver’s licence are desirable.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in horticulture, garden maintenance or landscape management.
• Sound knowledge of plant identification, pruning, soil health, fertilising and general plant care.
• Experience managing weeds, pests and plant diseases.
• Ability to assess plant health and recommend maintenance practices.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to plan daily workloads.
• Relevant horticulture qualifications and a current Australian driver’s licence would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a small team delivering garden maintenance across multiple sites.
• Carry out pruning, planting, fertilising, weeding and general garden care.
• Monitor plant health and identify issues relating to pests, diseases, soil conditions and irrigation.
• Plan daily tasks and allocate work to ensure maintenance schedules are met.
• Maintain high standards of garden presentation, plant health and landscape quality.
• Coordinate tools, equipment and materials required for daily work.

Skills

Horticulture

Garden maintenance

Landscape management

Team leadership

Education

Horticulture qualifications

Job description

Linktal Recruitment is seeking a Horticulturist for residential landscaping across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and North Shore. The role combines hands-on horticulture with leading a small team to deliver high-quality garden maintenance.

You will supervise pruning, planting and routine care, monitor plant health, and plan daily tasks to meet schedules. A strong horticultural background and driver’s licence are desirable.