Landscape Gardener Full Time NEW

Position: Landscape Gardener

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Tarneit VIC 3029

Our client is seeking an experienced Landscape Gardener to join their team in Tarneit, Victoria.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain soil, seedbeds, and growing areas for planting.
• Plant, cultivate, and maintain trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, lawns, and other landscape vegetation.
• Prepare lawn areas by spreading topsoil, laying instant turf, or sowing grass seed, and maintain lawns through mowing, edging, watering, fertilising, and weed control.
• Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges, and install plant supports and protective devices where required.
• Install garden beds, edging, mulch, decorative stone, paving, and other landscape features.
• Read and interpret landscape plans and carry out landscaping work according to project specifications.
• Select and plant suitable trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground covers based on site and environmental conditions.
• Install, inspect, and maintain irrigation systems to ensure efficient watering of landscaped areas.
• Operate and maintain landscaping machinery, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all landscaping work is completed in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and company standards.

Requirements:

• AQF Certificate III or IV in Landscape Construction, Horticulture, or a closely related field, or at least one (1) year of relevant full-time work experience
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Landscape Gardener
• Demonstrated experience in landscape gardening, including planting, turf installation, pruning, irrigation, and general landscape maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of plants, soil preparation, lawn establishment, irrigation systems, and landscape maintenance techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans and follow project specifications.
• Experience operating landscaping tools, machinery, and equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality landscaping work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good communication and time management skill.