Location: 86 Hillcrest Avenue, Hurstville Grove, NSW 2220
About Us:
Terranova, based in Hurstville Grove, has been operating for over 35 years providing horticultural maintenance and landscaping services to high end strata properties ranging in size from small boutique buildings to some of Sydney's largest and most prestigious strata complexes.
About the Role:
Due to expansion, we require 2 experienced full-time Landscape Gardeners to join our small friendly garden and maintenance team. Applicants must have genuine interest, a good attitude and be willing to expand their horticultural career. We are seeking a person with at least 3 years of work experience.
Duties:
Planning garden landscapes;
Preparing drawings, choosing the plants for the project;
Constructing landscapes, installing structures if required;
Organizing gravel and mulch areas, walls and ponds;
Replenishing soil and mulch, installation of drip irrigation;
Preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, or laying instant turf;
Shaping tree branches by using chain and handsaws;
Spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease.
The majority of properties serviced are located in the inner city and southern part of Sydney.
Qualifications:
Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Horticulture or equivalent. Significant work experience may substitute for a formal qualification.
Essentials:
Current driver's license (to drive automatic ute) - experienced, careful driver with good driving record
Proficient in use of power gardening equipment
Minimum 3 years of practical experience
WHS White Card (or willing to obtain) with awareness of safety procedures at all times
A responsible and positive attitude with enthusiasm for the role
Good attention to detail
High level of physical fitness
Good work ethic - punctual, reliable and honest
Excellent time management with ability to work to a schedule
A friendly, outgoing manner with ability to communicate with onsite contacts and Building Managers
Desirables:
Good plant knowledge and identification
Familiar with operation and planning of irrigation systems or willing to learn
Experience in soft landscape installations
Experience working with large-scale properties
You will have the ability to adapt to a high-paced setting at times, several buildings are often serviced in the same day
Any other relevant Certificates or Accreditation
Benefits & Culture:
Career Development - chance to grow and progress, position would suit someone with career advancement in mind
Work Life Balance - Monday to Friday work days with consistent hours
Attractive Remuneration - competitive pay rates for the right person with weekly pay schedule
Great small team work culture
APPLY NOW if you are interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity to join a growing team of enthusiastic gardeners performing varied and interesting tasks. This is a rewarding role which will give job satisfaction.
Please provide at least one current reference and attach a copy of any relevant qualifications with your CV and cover letter.
📌 Landscape Gardener (New South Wales)
🏢 Terranova Nursery
📍 New South Wales
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