Job Position: Landscape Gardener
Location: Greater Western Sydney (multi-site). Head office: 8 Anson St, Nirimba Fields NSW 2763.
The successful applicant will be required to work across Builtron Homes project sites throughout Greater
Western Sydney and wider NSW as required by project schedules, so daily travel between sites is a requirement of the role.
Position Type: Full-time, permanent (38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus reasonable additional hours as required)
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum, plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience
Reports to: Project Manager
About Us
Builtron Homes is a respected residential construction company operating across Greater Western Sydney, known for delivering architecturally designed homes with a commitment to quality, precision and innovative building practices. With more than ten years in residential construction, we specialise in custom builds, knockdown rebuilds, duplexes, houses with granny flats, and house and land packages that reflect our clients' lifestyles and expectations.
Every Builtron home is delivered with transparent fixed pricing, independent quality inspections at key construction stages, and genuine attention to detail from first design through to handover.
About the Position
Builtron Homes has historically engaged external subcontractors to carry out landscaping works before and after construction. As our project pipeline has grown, we have made the decision to bring this function in-house. We are therefore seeking to appoint an experienced Landscape Gardener directly to our team.
This is a genuine, ongoing, full-time in-house position. The successful applicant will take end-to-end responsibility for the landscaping component of our residential projects, planning and designing garden landscapes, preparing sites prior to construction, and constructing hardscape and softscape landscapes and irrigation systems following construction and prior to client handover. The role requires the planning, design and technical judgement expected of a qualified trade-level landscape gardener, not general grounds maintenance.
Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Planning and designing garden landscapes for our new home, duplex, granny flat and knockdown rebuild projects, preparing landscape plans and specifications and selecting materials and plant species to suit each site.
- Preparing sites before construction, clearing vegetation, protecting retained trees, and setting out levels and drainage falls.
- Building hardscape features: retaining walls, paving, pathways, fencing, decking, pergolas and water features.
- Establishing softscape: soil preparation, garden beds, planting trees and shrubs, and laying turf.
- Designing, installing, testing and repairing irrigation systems, including pumps, controllers, valves and drip lines.
- Working from architectural, civil and landscape plans, and delivering to DA/CDC conditions and council landscape requirements.
- Estimating materials and labour, ordering supplies, and keeping landscaping works to budget and programme.
- Operating and maintaining landscaping plant and equipment, including mini excavators, skid steers, compactors and turf cutters.
- Coordinating with site supervisors, trades, suppliers and clients, and completing final presentation and defect rectification before handover.
- Working safely and in line with Builtron Homes' WHS policies, SWMS and NSW work health and safety legislation.
Qualifications and Requirements
- An AQF Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Horticulture or OR an AQF Certificate IV in a related discipline
- A minimum of two (2) years' full-time paid experience as a Landscape Gardener or in a directly related role.
- Hands-on capability across both hardscape (walls, paving, decking, structures) and softscape (soil preparation, planting, turfing), plus irrigation design, installation and repair.
- The ability to read and work from landscape plans, site plans, level surveys and specifications.
- A current Australian driver's licence and the ability to travel between project sites across Greater
Western Sydney and NSW daily. Access to a reliable vehicle is required.
- A current SafeWork NSW White Card, or the ability to obtain one before commencement.
- Sound English communication skills, physical fitness for sustained outdoor work, and valid Australian work rights.
- Well regarded (but not essential): residential construction experience, skid steer/excavator or EWP tickets, ChemCert, and experience preparing quotes and take-offs.
Why Join Us?
- Work with an innovative and supportive team in a reputable residential construction company.
- A newly created in-house position with genuine scope to shape how landscaping is delivered across our projects.
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of residential projects across Greater Western Sydney and NSW.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Competitive salary and a positive, collaborative work environment.
If you are a qualified landscape gardener who takes pride in your craft and wants to see your work become the finishing touch on quality new homes, we would love to hear from you.
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- What is your current work authorisation status in Australia?
- Do you hold an AQF Certificate III or an AQF Certificate IV in Landscape Construction, Horticulture or a related discipline, or an overseas equivalent?
- Do you have at least 2 years of paid experience as a Landscape Gardener or in a closely related role?
- Do you have experience installing, testing and repairing irrigation systems?
- Do you have Australian industry experience in residential or civil construction?
- Do you hold a current Australian driver's licence and are you able to travel between project sites across
Greater Western Sydney?
- Do you hold a current SafeWork NSW White Card?
Interested?
Please apply using the facilities provided on this site and please ensure you attach an updated resume, together with copies of your qualifications and licences.
Applications and expressions of interest for this position will be accepted for a period of at least four (4) weeks from the date this advertisement is first published.
Due to volume, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents will be preferred.
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
