Senior Landscape Gardener – Full-Time with Growth Path

Adam's Eden Garden Centre; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

38 hours per week

Salary $80,000–$85,000 per annum + 60%

Job summary

Adam’s Eden Garden Centre is seeking an experienced Landscape Gardener for a permanent full-time role in Townsville. You will handle landscape installation, site prep, irrigation, paving and turf across residential and commercial projects, with a hands-on approach and emphasis on quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of practical landscaping experience, reads landscape plans, and can work independently or in a team. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with a local business.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of practical landscaping or landscape gardening experience.
• Experience in landscape construction and garden installation.
• Knowledge of site preparation, soil preparation and planting techniques.
• Irrigation installation and maintenance experience.
• Experience with paving, edging, turf installation and general landscaping works.
• Ability to read landscape plans and follow project specifications.
• Ability to work independently and complete jobs responsibly.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Reliable and punctual work habits.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability to safely use landscaping tools and equipment.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Qualifications in Landscape Construction, Horticulture, Parks and Gardens or related field will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Landscape construction and garden installation.
• Site preparation and garden bed preparation.
• Soil improvement and soil preparation.
• Planting trees, shrubs and other landscape plants.
• Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Paving, edging and general landscaping works.
• Turf preparation and installation.
• Mulching and garden finishing works.
• Installation of pots, garden features and landscape materials.
• Removal and replacement of plants where required.
• General garden restoration and improvement works.
• Reading landscape plans and following project specifications.
• Working independently and as part of a landscaping team.
• Maintaining a clean and safe worksite.
• Completing landscaping works to a high standard.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Irrigation installation

Paving and turf installation

Reading landscape plans

Independent and team worker

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Good communication

Physically demanding outdoor work

Australian driver’s licence

Education

Landscape Construction / Horticulture qualification

Job description

Adam’s Eden Garden Centre is seeking an experienced Landscape Gardener for a permanent full-time role in Townsville. You will handle landscape installation, site prep, irrigation, paving and turf across residential and commercial projects, with a hands-on approach and emphasis on quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of practical landscaping experience, reads landscape plans, and can work independently or in a team. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with a local business.