GARDENER HORTICULTURALIST
TERRANOVA NURSERY
About Us:
Terranova Nursery, previously operating as a wholesale nursery based in Hurstville Grove, has been operating for over 35 years providing horticultural maintenance and landscaping services to high end strata properties ranging in size from small boutique buildings to some of Sydney’s largest and most prestigious strata complexes.
About the Role:
Due to expansion, we require an experienced a full time and casual Gardener/Horticulturalist to join our small friendly garden maintenance team.
The position is horticulture focused, daily activities include mowing, edging, hedging, blowing, pest and weed control and green waste removal.
Soft landscaping is a frequent activity - Installation of new plants, replenishment of soil and mulch, installation of drip irrigation.
We are seeking an experienced person or those who are currently studying horticulture. Applicants must have genuine interest, good attitude and willing to expand their horticultural career.
The majority of properties serviced are located in the inner city and southern part of Sydney.
Benefits & Culture:
- Career Development – opportunity to grow and progress with a leading strata garden maintenance business, position would suit someone with career advancement in mind
- Work Life Balance – Monday to Friday work days with consistent hours
- Attractive Remuneration – competitive pay rates for the right person with weekly pay schedule
- Great small team work culture
Skills & Experience – Essential:
- Current drivers licence (to drive automatic ute) – experienced, careful driver with good driving record
- Proficient in use of power gardening equipment
- Minimum 2 years practical experience
- WHS White Card (or willing to obtain) with awareness of safety procedures at all times
- A responsible and positive attitude with enthusiasm for the role
- Good attention to detail
- High level of physical fitness
- Good work ethic – punctual, reliable and honest
- Excellent time management with ability to work to a schedule
- A friendly, outgoing manner with ability to communicate with onsite contacts and Building Managers
Skills & Experience – Desirable:
- Certificate 3 Horticulture or similar
- Good plant knowledge and identification
- Familiar with operation and basic maintenance of irrigation systems or willing to learn
- Experience in soft landscape installations
- Previous strata maintenance experience or experience in large scale properties
- You will have the ability to adapt to a high-paced environment at times, several buildings are often serviced in the same day
- Any other relevant Certificates or Accreditation
APPLY NOW if you are interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity to join a growing team of enthusiastic gardeners performing varied and interesting tasks. This is a rewarding role which will give job satisfaction.
Please provide at least one current reference and attach a copy of any relevant qualifications with your CV and cover letter.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $60,000.00 – $79,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
