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Landscape Gardener (Full Time)

Broom Caretakers St Kilda VIC 3182

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $85,000

Key points we found

  • Perform regular garden maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, and pruning.
  • Plant and maintain trees, bushes, hedges, flowers, and bulbs while ensuring outdoor areas are clean and well-presented.
  • Collaborate with team members and follow safety procedures at all times.

About the Role

Broom Caretakers is seeking a full-time Landscape Gardener to support the maintenance and presentation of residential and commercial properties across Melbourne.

This role involves hands-on gardening and landscaping work, ensuring outdoor areas are maintained to a high standard while contributing to overall client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Perform regular garden maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, and pruning
  2. Maintain lawns, garden beds, hedges, and landscaped areas
  3. Prepare seedbeds and growing sites for planting
  4. Plant and maintain trees, bushes, hedges, flowers, and bulbs
  5. Prepare lawn areas by spreading topsoil, planting grass, and laying instant turf
  6. Identify and remove weeds using appropriate methods (chemical or manual)
  7. Operate gardening equipment such as mowers, line trimmers, blowers, and hedge trimmers
  8. Assist with mulching and general landscaping improvements
  9. Design, install, test, maintain, and repair irrigation systems
  10. Monitor plant health and report any issues or required works
  11. Ensure outdoor areas are clean, safe, and well-presented
  12. Work collaboratively with caretakers and other team members
  13. Follow safety procedures and company standards at all times

Skills and Experience Required

  1. Relevant qualification in Horticulture, Landscaping, or related field (preferred but not essential)
  2. At least 1–2 years of experience in gardening or landscaping
  3. Experience with irrigation systems (installation and maintenance) is highly desirable
  4. Ability to safely operate gardening equipment and tools
  5. Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work
  6. Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors
  7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  8. Basic knowledge of plant care, weed control, soil preparation, and seasonal maintenance

About the Company

Broom Caretakers is a Melbourne-based property services company providing high-quality caretaking, cleaning, and maintenance services to residential and commercial properties. We are committed to delivering reliable service and maintaining high presentation standards across all sites.

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Independence Work
irrigation systems
Operation of gardening equipment
PHYSICAL FITNESS
PLANT CARE
SOIL PREPARATION
TEAMWORK
WEED CONTROL

More details
Expiring date
30 May 2026
Date posted
30 Apr 2026
Category
Trades & Services
Occupation
Landscaper & Gardener
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
11 to 50

Broom Caretakers

11 to 50
Company size
Pay insights
Market average based on all Landscape Gardener jobs in Melbourne VIC
Above avg. range
$75k - $85k
Market average
$60k
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Market average
$46k
$85k
This job pays above average

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