30 Aug
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Castlerow
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Toowoomba
30 Aug
Castlerow
Toowoomba
Job Description
Torrington Horticulture is a family run business that has been servicing some of Toowoomba's prominent commercial facilities for over 40 years.
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We're seeking a reliable and enthusiastic gardener / horticulturist to join a small, friendly team maintaining prominent commercial sites and large prestige private gardens around Toowoomba.
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We are looking for:
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Key responsibilities
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Horticultural care: Plant selection, soil preparation, fertilising, pest and disease monitoring, seasonal planting.
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General garden maintenance: Hedging, weeding, pruning, mulching, and planting. (NO mowing, edging or weed eating)
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Decision Making: Ability to make decisions independently and direct other team members in onsite activities.
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Customer service: Liaise politely with clients, follow job briefs, and leave sites clean and safe.
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Skills and experience
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Experience in gardening or horticulture mandatory.
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Practical skills: pruning, plant ID and selection, safe use of garden machinery.
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Attributes: punctual, physically fit, attention to detail, positive communicator.
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Driver's licence and reliable transport preferred
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What we offer
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Supportive, small-team environment with on-the-job mentoring.
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Variety of sites and tasks to build skills and experience.
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Opportunity for more hours or regular work for the right person.
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Horticulture qualifications (Cert III or above) or relevant on the job experience.
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Prior experience in a similar role (gardening, horticulture, landscaping)
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Blue Card, First Aid qualification, herbicide application accreditation or chainsaw accreditation.
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Competitive hourly rate offered for the ideal candidate, with flexible workdays and up to 38 hours per week if desired. Enjoy early finishes on Fridays!
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Uniform and training provided.
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📌 Lead Gardener (Toowoomba)
🏢 Castlerow
📍 Toowoomba