Qualified/Experienced Maintenance Gardener

Simon McCurdy Landscapes; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon McCurdy Landscapes Maintenance Division specialises in high-end residential garden maintenance across Melbourne's Bayside and Mornington Peninsula suburbs. This hands-on role is based in Melbourne with a team of two, focusing on delivering top-quality maintenance while mentoring apprentices and expanding your horticultural knowledge.

We offer a structured environment with opportunities for leadership development, a full set of tools and PPE, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Cert II or Cert III in Parks & Gardens, Horticulture or Arboriculture.
• Trade qualification in garden maintenance.
• Residential garden maintenance experience.
• Strong practical horticulture, arboriculture or lawn care knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team.
• Professional presentation and a positive, reliable attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside apprentices.
• Current Driver's Licence — manual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality garden maintenance across high-end residential gardens.
• Carry out regular maintenance including pruning, hedging, plant care, weeding, fertilising and lawn care.
• Ensure each property is presented at its best.
• Work as part of a team of two.
• Support and guide apprentices at varying stages of their training.
• Develop leadership skills while continuing to build horticultural knowledge and experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership development

Team collaboration

Independent work

Professional presentation

Communication skills

Manual driver's licence

Ute access

Education

Cert II or Cert III in Parks & Gardens, Horticulture or Arboriculture

Tools

Quality tools provided

Job description

Qualified/Experienced Maintenance Gardener

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has strong practical horticultural skills and enjoys working to a high standard. You will be working across a range of established, high-end residential gardens, carrying out regular maintenance and helping to ensure each property is presented at its best. Working as part of a team of two, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality garden maintenance while working alongside and supporting apprentices at varying stages of their training. You will also have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by supporting and guiding apprentices within your team, while continuing to build your own horticultural knowledge and experience.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality garden maintenance across high-end residential gardens
• Carry out regular maintenance including pruning, hedging, plant care, weeding, fertilising and lawn care
• Ensure each property is presented at its best
• Work as part of a team of two
• Support and guide apprentices at varying stages of their training
• Develop leadership skills while continuing to build horticultural knowledge and experience

About you

• Cert II or Cert III in Parks & Gardens, Horticulture or Arboriculture
• Trade qualified and significant residential garden maintenance experience
• Proven experience across all aspects of high-end residential garden maintenance
• Strong practical horticulture, arboriculture or lawn care knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team
• Professional presentation and a positive, reliable attitude
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside apprentices
• Current Driver's Licence — manual preferred
• Company-maintained ute to take home
• Full set of quality tools and PPE provided
• Full-time position — 40 hours per week, 7:30am–4:00pm
• Ample overtime, paid at double time
• Summer and winter uniform provided
• Full-time office support and customer management software for all field staff
• Friendly, experienced and supportive team environment
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your horticultural and leadership skills
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business

About us

Simon McCurdy Landscapes Maintenance Division specialises in high-end residential garden maintenance across Melbourne's Bayside and Mornington Peninsula suburbs. At Simon McCurdy Landscapes, we genuinely value our team members and believe in developing people from within the business. As our company continues to grow, there are opportunities for motivated team members to take on greater responsibility and progress their careers — whether that means developing further as a senior horticulturalist, taking on team leadership responsibilities or progressing towards management.