The successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of our 1.2 Hectare Display Gardens. These gardens offer a diverse range of Horticultural situations including Native, Perennial, Succulent, Woodland and Edible Gardens - alongside formal Lawns and Hedges. Applicants for this role should reflect this.
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Key responsibilities
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- Maintain and enhance the beauty of display gardens through pruning, planting, landscaping, weeding, mulching, and watering
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- Ensure all garden areas are kept tidy, healthy, and visually appealing
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- Work in a small close-knit team led by the Head Gardener
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- Monitor and develop plant health in the gardens to maintain high visual standards
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- Involvement with projects to redevelop areas of the gardens
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- Engage in physical gardening work throughout the site
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- Ensure compliance with company policies, especially OHS and work practices
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- Protected use and basic maintenance of tools, equipment, and machinery
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About you
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- Extensive experience in practical gardening work and/or landscaping
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- Horticultural knowledge and its practical application in gardening
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- Knowledge and experience of applying fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides in various situations
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- Ability to work both in a team and independently
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- Passion for horticulture, plant knowledge, and hands-on gardening
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- Experience of irrigation systems and an ability to identify watering requirements of plant groups
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- Self-motivated, socially and community aware, and responsible
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- Able to work to high standards, with an emphasis on quality
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- Strong communication skills, written and oral
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- Must be an Australian Resident or have a Visa with full working rights
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About us
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This role is based on-site in North Ryde, with very occasional visits to other company sites.
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We work to high standards within a relaxed and friendly team.
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This position offers many opportunities for personal growth and expansion of skills at a unique Sydney Garden.
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Previous experience is required for this role.
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This is initially a contracted role until May 2027 with the potential to extend.
📌 Landscape Gardener (Ryde)
🏢 Eden Gardens
📍 Ryde
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