Are you an experienced gardener who takes pride in creating and maintaining beautiful, sustainable landscapes?
Peninsula Hot Springs is an award-winning wellness destination nestled within the natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula.
Our grounds feature diverse landscaped gardens, productive kitchen gardens, native plantings, open spaces, and bushland areas that play a vital role in creating a unique guest experience.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated
Full-Time Gardener
to join our Land & Environment Team.
Working alongside a passionate and supportive team, you will help maintain and enhance our extensive gardens and natural landscapes while contributing to environmentally sustainable land management practices.
About the Role
As a Gardener, you will be responsible for the ongoing care, presentation, and improvement of our gardens and natural spaces across the property.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform hands-on garden maintenance including weeding, pruning, planting, mulching, watering, and pest management
Assist with landscape development and improvement projects across bathing, accommodation, food production, and bushland areas
Maintain indigenous, native, and ornamental plantings to a high standard
Operate and maintain a range of gardening tools, machinery and equipment, including mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, utility vehicles and other horticultural equipment, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.
Contribute to sustainable land management and environmental improvement initiatives
Support the overall appearance and health of the Peninsula Hot Springs landscape
About You




You are a reliable, physically fit and experienced gardener who enjoys working outdoors, is confident using a wide range of horticultural equipment, and takes genuine pride in maintaining landscapes to a high standard.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining gardening and landscaping equipment in a commercial environment
A current manual driver's license and confidence driving utility vehicles and equipment across a large site.
Demonstrated experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, or a related field
Sound plant knowledge, including familiarity with Australian native and indigenous species
A robust work ethic and the ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
A commitment to safe work practices
A qualification in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or a related discipline (desirable)
What We Offer
Full-time, ongoing employment
A supportive and friendly team culture
Incredible employee benefits including free bathing for you and your friends
The opportunity to work in one of Victoria's most unique and naturally beautiful environments
A workplace that values wellbeing, sustainability, and environmental stewardship
Variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact every day
If you're passionate about gardening, enjoy working outdoors, and want to contribute to maintaining one of the Mornington Peninsula's most iconic landscapes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and grow your career with Peninsula Hot Springs!

📌 Gardener (Melbourne)
🏢 Peninsula Hot Springs
📍 Melbourne