Qualified Gardener

Ongoing Gardening work covering the City Of Port Phillip

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has become available to join a well-established environmental and open space maintenance contractor delivering high-quality horticultural services across Melbourne's bayside region. With a strong focus on safety, quality and community outcomes, this organisation offers long-term opportunities for experienced horticultural professionals looking for stable, ongoing work.

Your new role
Based out of a Port Melbourne depot, you'll be working across a major municipal parks and gardens contract, assisting in the maintenance and presentation of streetscapes, parks, reserves and public open spaces.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Garden and landscape maintenance
• Planting, pruning, mulching and weed control
• Turf and garden bed maintenance
• Operating horticultural plant and equipment
• General parks and open space upkeep
• Working safely as part of a dedicated outdoor crew

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Proven horticultural, parks and gardens or landscaping experience
• A Certificate III in Horticulture (highly regarded)
• Strong plant identification and maintenance knowledge
• Experience using horticultural equipment and tools
• A current driver's licence
• Happy to obtain a Police Check
• A strong work ethic and commitment to quality outcomes
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Candidates with extensive industry experience will be highly regarded, even if they do not hold formal horticultural qualifications.

What you'll get in return

• $36 per hour + super
• Monday to Friday roster with consistent hours
• Ongoing work with long-term project stability
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after six months
• Supportive team environment
• Work across some of Melbourne's most prominent public open spaces
• Immediate start available for suitable candidates

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click apply now OR forward an up-to-date copy of your CV toNiamh.Murray@hays.com.au or alternatively, call me on 0448 428 372Thank You

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