Full-time | Burwood depot start/finish | Work-life balance locked in
Do you want real work-life balance, quality tools, and gardens that sharpen your horticulture skills?
Tired of feeling like a cleaner instead of a gardener?
Ready to lead and make gardens spectacular?
Who We Are
Gardenridge runs a little differently.
We care about excellence in horticulture, we value clients, and we value our team.
You will start and finish at our Burwood depot.
We typically work in teams of two, with clear schedules so you know where you are going and for how long.
You work an 8-hour day, then head home with time for the things that make you happy.
The Role
We are hiring our nextGarden Maintenance Team Leader.
You will own the presentation and health of high-end gardens, plan maintenance, lead a small team, and keep high standards.
We provide you with well maintained equipment.
If you hit a tricky situation, the team is there to support you.
We share knowledge so everyone keeps getting better.
You will:
Lead a two-person crew and run the day from depot to depot
Diagnose and treat garden issues across the seasons
Perform precision hedge and topiary pruning, rose pruning, mulching, feeding, pest and disease control
Troubleshoot basic irrigation issues and keep systems running
Operate and care for hedgers, edgers, mowers,



blowers, chainsaws
Maintain tidy records and communicate with management
Communicate confidently with the team and clients
You Bring
Certificate III in Horticulture and 5 years industry experience
Strong plant, weed, pest knowledge and a sharp eye for detail
Confidence in planning and executing maintenance regimes
Competence with the common power tools listed above, plus basic servicing know-how
A calm, humble leadership style and solid teamwork
Physical fitness for an 'on the tools' role
Pride and care in your workmanship
Irrigation know-how at a practical level
Confidence using job management systems and completing notes and photos to company standards
Australian citizenship or permanent residency status required
Why Join Gardenridge
Take home company vehicle, fuel card and servicing provided for work duties and commuting
Stable hours: consistent 8-hour days, start and finish at Burwood
Outstanding crew culture: beers, BBQ, and banter
Growth: diverse gardens that develop your horticulture craft
If Gardenridge sounds like the place for you, we would love to hear from you.
We are ready to appoint the right gardener and can accommodate an appropriate notice period.
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📌 Garden Maintenance Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Gardenridge
📍 Melbourne