Residential Gardener/Horticulturalist - 3 Days A Week

Eugene Gilligan Garden Design; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning & development

Supportive, small-team environment

Job summary

EG Horticulture in Melbourne seeks a passionate horticulturist to maintain established gardens and support landscape development. You will work across high-quality residential sites with a focus on plant health, soil quality and long-term presentation.

Join a small, supportive team and gain exposure to design-informed maintenance, with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth in horticulture.

Qualifications

• Strong eye for plant health, presentation and long-term garden development.
• Experience with lawns, perennials, shrubs and trees; confident pruning/hedging.
• Team player with safe work practices and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance established gardens and soft landscapes.
• Assist across planting, pruning, mowing and seasonal tasks.
• Collaborate with a design studio to understand garden evolution and long-term care.

Skills

Plant health

Plant identification

Soil health

Weed management

Pruning and hedging

Lawn care

Attention to detail

Education

Practical horticultural training

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

About EG Horticulture

Established in 2003, we are a small horticultural team that work primarily on gardens designed by Eugene Gilligan Garden Design. Our work is varied and extends well beyond routine garden maintenance. You will work across established gardens, newly completed landscapes and gardens in their early stages of development, with a strong focus on plant health, presentation and long-term garden development.

Our horticultural team is actively involved in discussions around upcoming design projects, giving you the opportunity to understand how a garden evolves from its initial design through construction, planting and establishment, and ultimately into maturity.

We believe a great horticulturist should understand not only how to maintain a garden, but why it was designed the way it was and how it can continue to improve over time.

We encourage our horticulturists to look beyond the immediate maintenance requirements, identify issues, notice opportunities and make suggestions about how each garden can be improved.

The Role

7.00am – 4pm

Generous hourly rate, with increased rates for experienced and qualified horticulturists

A varied mix of garden maintenance, soft landscaping and planting

Work across high-quality residential gardens throughout Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula

Opportunity to work closely with a garden design studio and gain a broader understanding of landscape design and horticulture

Supportive, small-team environment with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

About You

We are looking for a passionate horticulturist who takes genuine pride in their work and has a strong eye for detail. You will have a genuine interest in plants and an understanding that quality garden maintenance is about more than simply completing a list of tasks - it is about understanding the needs of each garden and maintaining its long-term health and presentation.

You will ideally have:

A good understanding of plant identification, plant health, soil health and weed management.

Practical horticultural skills, including experience with lawns, perennials, shrubs and trees, as well as confident pruning and hedging skills.

A professional and reliable approach, with excellent attention to detail, a strong commitment to safe work practices and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.

A genuine passion for horticulture, with an interest in how gardens develop over time and a desire to continually improve your knowledge and skills.

Why Work With Us?

EG Horticulture is a small team where your contribution is noticed and valued.

You won't simply be turning up to complete a maintenance list. You will be working in interesting gardens, alongside experienced horticulturists with the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of horticulture, landscape design and the way gardens evolve over time.

We value our staff as our greatest asset and are committed to creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work, feel supported and have the opportunity to build a long-term career in horticulture.

Our warehouse is based in Thornbury.

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