This position is suited to an experienced horticulturist who is confident working independently and is ready to take greater responsibility. You will work across established high-end residential gardens, helping manage their ongoing horticultural development, presentation and plant health. For the right person, the goal is for you to progressively take the reins of the maintenance division.
Key responsibilities
- Managing and maintaining high-end residential gardens
- Professional pruning, hedging and plant care
- Diagnosing plant health, pest, disease, soil and irrigation issues
- Fertilising, soil improvement and general horticultural management
- Identifying problems before they become larger issues
- Communicating professionally with clients
- Planning and prioritising work efficiently
- Maintaining consistently high presentation standards
- Taking responsibility for jobs and helping guide other team members
- Working closely with Peter as the maintenance division continues to grow
About you
- Qualified in horticulture and has strong practical plant knowledge
- Mature and dependable with a high level of professionalism
- Proactive and able to notice what needs doing without constantly needing to be told
- A problem solver comfortable diagnosing problems, adapting and finding solutions
- Customer focused and comfortable speaking with clients
- Punctual and organised with robust reliability
- Passionate about horticulture and genuinely enjoys plants and gardens
- Adaptable and able to think on your feet
- Takes ownership and pride in their work
Benefits
- Competitive above-award remuneration, based on experience and capability
- Full-time, long-term position
- Opportunity to take a leadership role within the maintenance division
- Work predominantly in premium residential gardens
- Small, close-knit team environment
- Variety of horticultural work rather than repetitive basic garden maintenance
- Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding landscape business
- Greater responsibility and autonomy for the right person
- Company ute for the right candidate once they have demonstrated the reliability, initiative, professionalism and leadership qualities required for the role
About us
Peter Christopher Gardens is a Melbourne-based horticultural landscape company specialising in design, construction and ongoing garden maintenance. Our focus is on creating and maintaining high-quality residential landscapes with strong attention to horticulture, plant health, detail and long-term garden development. Our work has been recognised by Landscaping Victoria, including Gold – 2025 Emerging Talent, Nic van Diemen Award and Silver – 2025 Residential Landscape Maintenance. We're continuing to grow gradually while maintaining the quality of our work and the close-knit culture of our team.
📌 Senior Horticulturist/Gardener (Glen Iris)
🏢 Peter Christopher Gardens
📍 Glen Iris
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