Landscape Gardener

LANDSCAPE GARDENER

Company: Statewide Turf Services

Location: Midvale, Western Australia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per annum

About Statewide Turf Services

Statewide Turf Services is a specialist turf renovation, sports field construction and maintenance business based in Midvale, Western Australia, with operations extending across multiple states in Australia. Established in 2009, the business provides turf renovation, sports field construction, horticultural and surface maintenance services to local government authorities, racing clubs, universities, stadiums and sporting facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Gardener to join our team in Midvale, Western Australia. The successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking landscaping, turf establishment, garden maintenance and horticultural activities associated with sports field construction, turf renovation and the maintenance of sporting and recreational facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare landscape plans and layouts for turf installation, garden areas and landscaped sections of sporting and recreational facilities.

Select suitable plants, grasses, soil materials and landscaping products according to site conditions and project requirements.

Plan and coordinate landscaping activities, including site preparation, planting, turf installation and maintenance works.

Set out and prepare landscape areas for construction, turf establishment and horticultural works.

Install and maintain hardscape and softscape features associated with sporting facilities and landscaped areas.

Construct and maintain gravel paths, paved areas, garden edging, retaining walls, fences, trellises and other landscaping structures as required.

Prepare seedbeds and growing sites by cultivating soil, removing debris, levelling surfaces and incorporating suitable soil amendments.

Plant trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers and other vegetation in accordance with landscape plans and site requirements.

Prepare lawn areas by spreading topsoil, levelling ground surfaces, sowing grass seed and laying instant turf.

Undertake turf establishment and renovation activities, including soil preparation, overseeding, topdressing and repairing damaged grass areas.

Maintain lawns, gardens and landscaped areas through mowing, watering, fertilising, pruning, weeding and replanting.

Assist with the installation and maintenance of turf and landscaped surfaces for sports fields, ovals and recreational facilities.

Assess site drainage, soil conditions and irrigation requirements to support healthy plant growth and turf establishment.

Determine irrigation requirements and assist with the installation of irrigation systems, including pipes, pumps, valves and water meters.

Test, maintain and repair irrigation systems to ensure efficient water distribution and appropriate coverage of landscaped and turf areas.

Monitor plant and turf health and identify issues relating to pests, diseases, soil conditions, drainage and water supply.

Apply fertilisers, soil treatments and other horticultural products in accordance with relevant requirements and safe work practices.

Operate and maintain landscaping tools, machinery and equipment used for soil preparation, planting, turf installation and garden maintenance.

Conduct routine equipment inspections and report faults or maintenance requirements.

Maintain landscaping materials, tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and organised condition.

Coordinate with field crews and other team members to complete landscaping and turf-related projects within required timeframes.

Essential Qualifications and Licences

AQF Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Horticulture, Parks and Gardens or an equivalent qualification.

Relevant experience in landscape gardening, horticulture, turf establishment or landscaping maintenance.

Demonstrated ability to prepare soil, establish lawns, plant vegetation and maintain landscaped areas.

Practical knowledge of turf installation, soil preparation, planting, fertilising and garden maintenance.

Ability to operate and maintain landscaping tools, machinery and equipment safely.

Understanding of irrigation systems and routine irrigation maintenance.

Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Good attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:

Previous experience in landscape gardening, horticulture, landscaping construction or grounds maintenance.

Strong knowledge of plant selection, soil preparation, planting techniques and landscape maintenance.

Experience preparing seedbeds, levelling ground surfaces, spreading topsoil and establishing lawns.

Experience laying instant turf, planting grass seed and repairing damaged turf areas.

Experience maintaining gardens, lawns, landscaped areas and vegetation around sporting and recreational facilities.

Knowledge of hardscape and softscape installation and maintenance.

Experience installing, testing, maintaining or repairing irrigation systems.

Understanding of drainage, soil conditions and watering requirements for turf and landscaped areas.

Experience operating landscaping machinery, tools and equipment.

Ability to identify plant health issues and undertake appropriate maintenance activities.

Strong practical skills in landscaping, turf establishment and horticultural maintenance.

Ability to work effectively with other staff to deliver landscaping and turf maintenance projects.