Horticulturist / Landscape Maintenance Professional
$34–$41/hr | Above Award | Paid Yard to Yard | Optional Weekend Work at Penalty Rates
Casual Position | Opportunity to Progress to Full-Time | Based in Bridgeman Downs, QLD
Join a Small Business That Values Good People
We’re a small, growing family business based in Bridgeman Downs, QLD, providing professional landscape and garden maintenance services across commercial properties and childcare centres.
We genuinely value the people who work with us. We want to create a workplace where effort is noticed, good work is recognised and strong performance is rewarded.
We also understand that work is only one part of life. Good pay, flexibility and work-life balance matter. We aim to build strong relationships with our team based on trust, communication and mutual respect.
That works both ways. We’ll do our best to be flexible and support our people when life happens, and in return, we value employees who are reliable, communicate well and are willing to support the team when needed.
The Position
This is initially a casual position, with the opportunity to progress into a full-time role for the right person.
We’re growing, and we’re looking for someone who wants the opportunity to grow with us. If you demonstrate reliability, quality workmanship and the right attitude, there is genuine potential to take on more responsibility and build a longer-term career within the business.
Our workday starts and finishes at our Bridgeman Downs yard. Importantly, you are paid from the time you arrive at the yard in the morning until you return to the yard at the end of the day.
What We Offer
- $34–$41 per hour starting rate, depending on experience, skills and capability
- Above award wages, with pay assessed based on performance and responsibility
- Paid from yard to yard — your paid day starts when you arrive at our Bridgeman Downs yard and finishes when you return
- Paid Birthday Day Off — because nobody should have to work on their birthday
- Optional weekend work at penalty rates for those wanting additional hours
- A flexible, family-focused working environment
- A small team where your contribution is noticed and appreciated
- Genuine opportunities for increased responsibility and career progression as the business grows
- We believe that people who consistently perform, develop their skills and take on greater responsibility should be recognised and rewarded accordingly.What You’ll Be Doing
Your work will be varied across our landscape and garden maintenance portfolio, including:
- Garden maintenance
- Lawn mowing & edging
- Hedging & pruning
- Plant identification & care
- Garden rejuvenations
- Weed management
- Mulching & planting
- Turf maintenance
- Irrigation repairs
- Working safely and professionally across commercial sites and childcare centres
We’re looking for someone who can look at a property, understand what needs to be done and take pride in leaving it looking better than when they arrived.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Holds a Certificate III in Horticulture OR has solid, proven experience within the landscape gardening/horticulture industry
- Holds a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or can obtain one before commencing
- Holds a current Australian Driver Licence
- Takes genuine pride in producing quality work
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Can work confidently both independently and as part of a team
- Is reliable and communicates well
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Takes ownership of their responsibilities
- Treats clients, properties and teammates with respect
- Is motivated to learn, improve and contribute to the business
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience or qualifications in any of the following would be highly regarded:
- Artificial turf maintenance, repair or installation
- Chemical Accreditation (ACDC)
- Chainsaw qualifications
- Irrigation experience
- Landscape construction experience
Grow With Us
Because we’re a small and growing business, there’s genuine opportunity for the right person to grow with us.
If you want to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, lead others or progress your career, we want to provide opportunities for you to do that.
We’re interested in building long-term relationships with good people who take pride in what they do and want to be part of what we’re building.
Sound Like You?
You don’t need to know everything, but you do need to care about what you do.
We’re looking for someone who turns up with a good attitude, takes pride in their work, can be trusted to get the job done properly and wants to be part of a team that values quality work, good relationships and mutual respect.
If you’re an experienced horticulturist or landscape gardener looking for good pay, genuine flexibility, recognition for your efforts and an opportunity to grow with a small family business, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Send your cover letter and resumé to [email protected] and tell us a little about yourself, your experience and why you think you’d be a good fit for our team.
And one last thing…
Music is a big part of our workday. Tell us your favourite artist in your application — if you don’t, we’ll assume you only listen to elevator music.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: $35.00 – $41.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
