Landscape Gardener

Placed.au is looking for a full-time Landscape Gardener for our client in Narre Warren South, Victoria. The role is responsible for completing residential and commercial landscaping projects, consulting with clients on landscape designs, carrying out landscape construction and maintenance, and ensuring gardens and outdoor areas are well maintained.

Job Description:

Landscape Design and Planning

-Complete landscape works for both residential gardens and commercial grounds, from start to finish.

-Consult with clients onsite, designing landscape plans and concept sketches according to client preferences.

-Order and select quality materials for landscaping projects.

Landscape Construction

-Perform landscape-related construction work, including stone and block work.

-Construct outdoor structures such as decks and pergolas.

-Prepare and construct lawns, including laying soil and planting grass.

-Maintain swimming pool surrounds.

Planting and Garden Maintenance

-Plant trees, hedges, and bushes.

-Perform various landscape maintenance tasks, including tree pruning, hedge trimming, and lawn care.

-Shape trees using tools such as hand shears and chainsaws.

-Maintain lawn areas through weeding, fertilising, mowing, and mulching.

-Inspect trees and plants and perform treatments where necessary.

-Spray plants and trees to protect them from insects, pests, and diseases.

Qualifications/Attributes

-Must hold a relevant Certificate III qualification, or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

-Must have at least one (1) year of relevant work experience.

-Ability to complete landscaping projects for residential gardens and commercial grounds.

-Ability to consult with clients and prepare landscape plans and concept sketches based on their preferences.

-Knowledge of landscaping materials and their selection for projects.

-Practical skills in landscape construction, including stone and block work and the construction of decks and pergolas.

-Experience in planting trees, hedges, and bushes.

-Knowledge of garden and lawn maintenance, including pruning, hedge trimming, weeding, fertilising, mowing, and mulching.

-Ability to use hand shears, chainsaws, and other landscaping tools safely and effectively.

-Knowledge of plant and tree inspection, treatment, and pest and disease protection.

-Ability to prepare and maintain lawns and swimming pool surrounds.

Salary Range

$75,000 – $95,000 p.a. excluding superannuation.