Senior Gardener / Horticulturalist

$70,000–$85,000 + super | Canberra

Join an established Canberra gardening business delivering high-quality garden care across strata properties.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Gardener / Horticulturalist to join our growing team.

This role is suited to someone who takes genuine pride in their work, understands horticulture, enjoys working with gardens and wants to be part of a professional business that values quality, reliability and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining and improving some of Canberra’s best strata gardens, while having the opportunity to grow with the business as we expand our services.

About Us

Established in 2012, we are a Canberra-based gardening business specialising in the maintenance and improvement of quality strata gardens.

Over the past decade, we have built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, skilled and high-quality garden services across mid to top-tier strata properties throughout Canberra.

Our focus is on doing things properly — combining horticultural knowledge, quality workmanship and a commitment to creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces for our clients.

The business is led by a principal owner with Certificate III qualifications in Horticulture and Arboriculture, bringing strong knowledge of plant health, garden management and professional tree care.

Our services include:

Quality garden maintenance

Horticultural care and plant management

Minor landscaping projects

Irrigation installation and maintenance

Garden improvements and renovations

Developing arboricultural and tree care services

We invest in quality equipment, professional systems and the right tools to allow our team to work safely and efficiently while delivering outstanding results.

About the Role

Your role will include:

Maintaining and improving quality residential and strata gardens

Pruning, hedging and plant management

Weed control, mulching and soil improvement





Lawn care and seasonal garden tasks

Plant identification and horticultural problem solving

Minor landscaping and garden improvement works

Irrigation installation, repairs and maintenance

An prospect to assist with developing tree care and arboricultural services

Communicating professionally with clients, contractors and team members

Working independently while maintaining high standards

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has proven experience in gardening, horticulture, landscaping or arboriculture

Takes pride in delivering a high standard of workmanship

Has strong plant knowledge and understands garden maintenance requirements

Can work independently and manage tasks efficiently

Has excellent attention to detail

Is reliable, organised and skilled

Communicates well with clients and colleagues

Holds a current driver’s licence

Enjoys working outdoors and being part of a quality-focused team

Experience in the following areas would be highly regarded:

Residential or strata garden maintenance

Landscaping and garden construction

Arboriculture and tree work

Irrigation systems

Plant selection and garden improvement projects

Horticulture qualifications

What We Offer

$70,000–$85,000 + super (based on experience and capability)

Full-time position

Reliable work with an established Canberra business

Quality equipment and professional work environment

Variety of interesting gardens and projects

Prospect to develop skills across horticulture, landscaping, irrigation and arboriculture

Opportunity to grow into a senior position as the business expands

We are not looking for someone who simply completes gardening tasks — we are looking for someone who understands gardens, cares about the details and wants to help deliver exceptional results for our clients.

If you are an experienced gardener, landscaper, horticulturalist or arboricultural professional looking for a role where your skills are valued and there is room to grow, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief summary of your experience.

📌 Senior Gardener / Horticulturalist (Canberra)
🏢 Focus Facilities Maintenance
📍 Canberra