Lead Softscape & Horticulture Specialist

Takaynar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Takaynar in Melbourne's north is seeking a Softscape & Horticulture Manager to own the living side of our projects. You'll lead softscape works across construction projects and run our maintenance program, with hands-on involvement and real ownership over horticulture.

You will plan, schedule and supervise labour, materials and plant orders while maintaining high planting quality and garden presentation across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Diverse hands-on horticultural experience and plant knowledge.
• Experience coordinating and delivering softscape installations.
• Strong organisation, scheduling and time management.
• Confident managing labour, materials and budgets.
• Knowledge of soil preparation, planting technique and plant establishment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a real eye for detail.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Own softscape works across our landscape projects, from soil prep to the final mulch.
• Coordinate soil preparation, planting, mulching and garden establishment.
• Plan labour, materials, plant orders and installation schedules.
• Lead horticulture crew to ensure work is done well, on time and on budget.
• Hold a high bar for planting quality and garden presentation.
• Work closely with construction team for seamless handover from hardscape to planting.
• Run and deliver the garden maintenance program across clients' gardens.
• Diagnose and resolve plant health, soil, irrigation and establishment issues.
• Schedule horticultural staff across multiple sites.

Skills

Horticultural experience

Plant knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

ChemCert (AQF3)

Job description

Takaynar in Melbourne's north is seeking a Softscape & Horticulture Manager to own the living side of our projects. You'll lead softscape works across construction projects and run our maintenance program, with hands-on involvement and real ownership over horticulture.

You will plan, schedule and supervise labour, materials and plant orders while maintaining high planting quality and garden presentation across multiple sites.