Horticulture & Maintenance Manager | Premium Landscapes
Join a multi award-winning landscape company delivering premium outdoor spaces across Newcastle, Maitland and the Hunter Valley.
Lead a skilled team, work on exceptional properties and grow your career with a business that values craftsmanship, teamwork and personal growth.
Are you a passionate horticultural professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional outdoor spaces?
Do you enjoy leading from the front, working hands‐on with a team and keeping premium landscapes at the highest standard?
This is an opportunity to join Jason Reading Landscapes as our next Horticulture & Maintenance Manager.
About Us
Jason Reading Landscapes is a multi award-winning, family‐owned landscape company with over 26 years of industry experience.
We design and build premium outdoor spaces for high‐end homes, schools and commercial clients.
We're passionate about outdoor spaces that inspire learning, foster connection, encourage relaxation and create lasting memories.
Our culture is built on communication, teamwork, quality, respect, integrity and health, with a solid focus on personal and professional growth.
Monthly team BBQs, team awards and reward days throughout the year are part of how we keep our workplace positive, connected and supportive.
Role at a Glance
Position: Horticulture & Maintenance Manager
Location: Maitland & Hunter Valley, NSW (on-site, travelling to client properties)
Employment type: Full-time
Pay: $***** – $***** per hour + superannuation
Pay & Benefits




$***** – $***** per hour + superannuation
Vehicle provided for the right candidate
Birthday day off
Relocation assistance for applicable candidates
Ongoing personal and professional development
Monthly team BBQs, team awards and reward days throughout the year
Long-term career growth in a supportive, family‐owned business
The chance to work on some of the Hunter Valley's finest landscapes
What You'll Do
Coordinate and schedule ongoing maintenance for high‐end residential clients
Lead and work alongside a small horticulture and maintenance team
Deliver exceptional garden and landscape presentation standards
Assist with soft landscaping works on premium construction projects
Work closely with our construction teams so projects run seamlessly
Build strong client relationships through professional communication and service
Make sure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a premium standard
Foster a positive, team-oriented culture onsite
What You'll Bring
Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens or a related field (required)
Strong plant identification and care knowledge




Leadership or team management experience in landscaping or horticulture
Proven experience in horticulture, landscape maintenance or garden management
Experience working with high‐end residential clients
Strong organisational and scheduling skills
Current driver licence (essential)
High attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
Nice to Have
White Card
First Aid Certificate
MR Truck Licence
Chainsaw licence/certification
Chemical Handling Accreditation (ACDC Licence)
Experience operating machinery and small plant equipment
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Why Join JRL?
At Jason Reading Landscapes, you'll be part of a passionate, award‐winning team that values craftsmanship, teamwork and growth.
You'll work on premium projects while building a long‐term career in a supportive family‐owned business.
With strong leadership, a connected team culture, ongoing development and recognition for great work, you can grow personally and professionally while creating outdoor spaces that leave a lasting impact.
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📌 Horticulture & Maintenance Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Jason Reading Landscapes
📍 New South Wales