We are UDL Group, a growing commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance company, servicing Metropolitan Melbourne from our offices in Epping and Pakenham, in addition to our new office in Queensland servicing the Sunshine Coast and Redland Bay.
With over 170 team members working on high profile contracts, we pride ourselves on building lasting and rewarding careers with our staff where their work is valued, their contributions are recognized, and on-going opportunities to learn and develop in the industry are available.
We now have an exciting full-time opportunity for dedicated and passionate Gardener to join our City of Whittlesea Horticulture team.
Position
Title: Gardener
Start & Finish Location: A valid Driver's License with owns means of transport is required for this position to start and finish each workday at our Epping Depot
Area of Work: This position is based in the City of Whittlesea Council, VIC
Employment Type: Full-time
Inclusions: Full PPE and a fortnightly phone allowance provided
Commencement: Immediate start
The ideal candidate will have gardening and horticulture experience, with a keen eye for detail when it comes to performing programmed garden maintenance, ensuring all open space sites thrive and flourish year-round. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate candidate to join our team, who enjoys having a variety of horticultural responsibilities.
This position involves the use of technology to report daily achievements via company work applications so the ideal candidate must be comfortable with the use of technology. This full time Gardener position offers physical outdoor work, so a good level of health and fitness is required to be successful in this position.
In addition to managing time effectively whilst on site, this position has supportive but limited in-person supervision so completing daily tasks autonomously is key.
Are you our all-rounder when it comes to garden maintenance? Read on to see if you resonate with the daily responsibilities this position has to offer!
Key Responsibilities
As a valued Gardener you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- brush-cutting
- weeding
- chemical spraying
- planting
- mulching
- pruning
- hedging
- mowing
- litter pick up where required
- monitoring flora health and treating appropriately
- minor preventative maintenance on equipment and tools
Position Requirements
To be successful in this position, candidates must have:
- Permanent Australian work rights (sponsorship is not available for this position)
- Qualification in Horticulture OR 2 years' minimum experience as a Gardener/Horticulturalist
- White Card (Construction Induction Card)
- Valid Victorian Driver's License (P Plate or Full License) as a minimum - to start and finish work at our Epping Depot. A Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence is an advantage
- Physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions across all seasons
- A positive attitude, great work standards, and a dedicated mindset
Advantageous Qualifications/Experience
- Zero-turn mower experience
- Towing trailer experience
- ACUP / Chemical Certification and experience with herbicide application
- Traffic Management Certificate/s
- First Aid Certificate
Why join UDL Group?
At UDL Group, we believe our team is our greatest asset. When you join us, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary aligning with your experience
- Secure, full-time hours - Monday to Friday
- Ongoing training & development with industry leaders
- Clear career pathways - we promote from within!
- Recognition & rewards program celebrating your contributions
- Company perks – staff functions, toolbox breakfasts, birthday benefits
- Free wellbeing support whenever you need it
- Full PPE uniform & a phone allowance provided
- A supportive team culture that feels like family