Garden Maintenance Team Member / HorticulturistAbout the RoleAre you a qualified horticulturist or experienced gardener who takes genuine pride in creating and maintaining exceptional green spaces?
We're looking for a Garden Maintenance Team Member / Horticulturist to care for beautifully presented gardens, landscaped areas and turf at one of Sydney's most prestigious education environments in North Sydney.This is more than a general grounds maintenance role.
You'll have the opportunity to apply your horticultural knowledge across established gardens while also maintaining high-quality turf surfaces.
From plant care, pruning and garden improvement through to precision mowing and detailed presentation, your skills will contribute directly to the appearance and health of this impressive site.What You'll DoMaintain established gardens, landscaped areas and turf to an exceptional presentation standardApply your horticultural knowledge to plant care, pruning, planting, weeding and ongoing garden healthIdentify opportunities to improve the presentation and condition of gardens and landscaped areasPrepare garden beds, mulch, improve soil and undertake seasonal plantingMow, edge and maintain high-quality lawn and turf areasOperate equipment including cylinder mowers, push mowers and zero-turn ride-on mowersUse brushcutters, hedgers, blowers and other horticultural and garden maintenance equipmentMonitor plants and garden areas and identify maintenance requirementsSafely operate and care for tools, machinery and equipmentPlan and complete daily tasks efficiently, including working independently when requiredFollow site safety requirements and contribute to a secure environment for everyone on siteAbout YouWhether you've developed your expertise through a horticultural qualification, years of practical experience, or both, you'll bring a strong understanding of what it takes to maintain gardens and turf to a high standard.You'll ideally have:Practical experience in horticulture,



garden maintenance, landscaping or grounds maintenanceSound plant knowledge with experience in pruning, planting and general horticultural maintenanceExperience operating commercial garden and turf machineryConfidence using equipment such as cylinder mowers, zero-turn mowers, push mowers, brushcutters, hedgers and blowersAn excellent eye for detail and pride in achieving high presentation standardsA reliable, punctual and proactive approach to workThe ability to organise your workload and work effectively with minimal supervisionStrong communication skills and a collaborative approachThe physical capability to safely undertake hands‐on horticultural and turf maintenance dutiesA White Card and Working with Children Check (WWCC), or the ability to obtain these prior to commencingAbove all, you'll be someone who cares about your craft.
You notice the details, understand what healthy and well-maintained gardens should look like and take satisfaction in leaving a landscape better than you found it.Why Join Us?
Work within a prestigious and beautifully presented North Sydney environmentApply your horticultural knowledge across established gardens and quality turfEnjoy variety across horticulture, garden care and turf maintenanceMonday to Friday work schedule with early starts and early finishesOpportunity to develop your skills and grow your horticultural careerWork alongside experienced people with access to quality industry resourcesOngoing safety training and supportOur Team & CultureAt Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces.We're passionate about horticulture and take pride in the quality of the landscapes entrusted to our care.
We're equally committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, with safety forming a critical part of our culture.We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.
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📌 Garden Maintenance / Horticulturalist (Sydney)
🏢 Green by Nature
📍 Sydney