Landscaper/Gardener

Workforce Extensions Footscray, our valued client is seeking a professional, quality and focused experienced Landscape/Gardener to join their growing team.

An innovative and developing business, our client is an industry leader in landscaping that specialising in landscape and irrigation design, commercial and residential construction, maintenance, and residential lot packages. This is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of a company at the forefront of the industry, with opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

This exciting opportunity will be on dayshift Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm. This is a permanent opportunity for the right candidate. The work will be across Melbourne areas. You will be starting each day from head office located in South Melbourne. To be considered for this position, you must have previous experience working on domestic or commercial sites.

There are opportunities for career advancement and upskilling, you can gain additional qualifications.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about creating stunning outdoor landscapes? Do you have a talent for transforming landscapes into works of art? We are seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team. If you have the drive and expertise to bring outdoor visions to life, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ongoing garden maintenance, design, and implementation
• Irrigation including reviews, repairs, and installations
• Expert pruning and trimming
• Professional hedging
• Lawn mowing, maintenance, and garden cleanups
• Turf installation, soil treatments, and soil installation
• Planting and watering trees
• Playgrounds and sport Facilities
• New land Developments
• Be physically fit to carry out manual handling tasks.

Minimum selection criteria:

• Experience in all aspects of commercial landscape maintenance
• Landscape Qualification Horticulture 3 Certificate will be highly regarded
• Full unrestricted Australian working rights
• Bonus to hold current Excavator ticket
• Current valid driver's licence with the ability to drive a Ute with a trailer
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• A good level of fitness to undertake work requirements
• Must be available to commence immediately.
• Must have White Card.
• Minimum 2 years' experience
• Strong commitment to safe work practices
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Capacity to work in all weather conditions
• High level of personal work standards
• Demonstrated commitment to Workplace Safety.
• Have an excellent "can do"attitude

What you'll Need

To be successful across these positions you will have the following certifications:

• MUST have Construction White Card.
• Preferred to have a Manual Driver's License and reliable transport.
• A First Aid Certificate (an advantage).
• Current Police Check.
• Physical stamina and ability to work in various weather conditions.

Benefits with the Role:

• $75k - $90k Salary, Pending on experience + Super
• Immediate start for successful candidates