Lead Landscape Gardener – Premium Residential Maintenance

Anteo Recruitment Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established client base

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Anteo Recruitment Group is helping a well‑established Melbourne landscaping business grow its garden maintenance division. The role involves caring for high‑end residential gardens across one or two sites daily, independently or with the team, and maintaining presentation standards for discerning clients.

You will work across established landscapes, perform hedging, planting, irrigation checks and basic repairs, and contribute to a service that goes beyond basic maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in garden maintenance, ideally within residential landscaping.
• Good plant knowledge and an understanding of horticultural practices.
• Confidence operating standard gardening machinery and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your workmanship.
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• A reliable, proactive and professional approach.
• A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
• A professional and respectful approach when working around private homes and clients

Responsibilities

• Undertake hedging, pruning, topiary, mowing, edging and weeding.
• Perform planting, mulching, fertilising and seasonal garden care.
• Monitor plant health and conduct irrigation checks and basic repairs.
• Maintain gardens and outdoor spaces to an exceptional standard.
• Operate and care for gardening machinery, tools and equipment.
• Manage daily maintenance tasks across multiple residential properties.
• Communicate professionally with clients and homeowners.

Skills

Garden maintenance experience

Plant knowledge

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Independence

Reliability

Driver's license

Professional conduct around clients

Job description

Anteo Recruitment Group is helping a well‑established Melbourne landscaping business grow its garden maintenance division. The role involves caring for high‑end residential gardens across one or two sites daily, independently or with the team, and maintaining presentation standards for discerning clients.

You will work across established landscapes, perform hedging, planting, irrigation checks and basic repairs, and contribute to a service that goes beyond basic maintenance.