LANDSCAPING VICTORIA MASTER LANDSCAPERS EMPLOYMENT LISTING

Welcome to the Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers 'Employment Hub'. 

This is a great employment platform for Master Members to post situations vacant within their businesses as well as the opportunity for those currently involved in or trying to break into this progressive industry. The great news is that you don't have to be a current member to seek employment through our hub! Each week Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers sends out a job listing to all current members. This is where you can feature your current situation.

Members: If you would like to post an advertisement in the hub please use the contact us form and enter the relevant details for your listing. Alternatively you can contact us directly for all enquiries and listings via marketing@landscapingvictoria.com.au

All employment listings will remain active for a period of four weeks unless we have been notified prior to extend and or remove post once position has been filled.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Apprentice Landscaper

Stephen Graham Landscaping is a family owned business operating in the eastern suburbs for over 30 years. Excellent reputation providing high quality landscaping. Enthusiastic highly motivated and passionate person wanting to learn all aspects of soft and hard landscaping.

The ideal candidate must be a 2nd or 3rd year apprentice with a current driver's licence and reliable vehicle. Work requires applicant to be physically fit and ability to show attention to detail.

If this looks like the right role for you, please forward your resume to steve@sglandscaping.com.au  or contact Stephen Graham on 0408 221 300 for more information.

Posted 15 January

Experienced Tradesman

Bluestone Landscape Construction provides a full range of Landscape and Construction services within Bendigo and Central Victoria. We currently have a position available for an experienced full-time Tradesman to join our dynamic team.

We are seeking a well rounded Tradesman who can work on a diverse range of domestic projects, including but not limited to: concreting, drainage, paving, decks, retaining walls, irrigation, turf & synthetic turf.

Your attributes

Motivated, attention to detail and a wilingness to deliver work to a high standard are required attributes,

Candidates must have:

• Manual Drivers Licence
• OH&S White Card
• A current Police Check.

This is a great opportunity to work, learn and grow with an energetic, friendly successful company.

Email applications to: enquiries@bluestonelandscape.com.au

Posted 15 January

Arborist – Healesville Sanctuary

• Fixed Term Full Time for 12 months
• Monday-Friday, occasional weekend work may be required
• $70,566 per annum plus superannuation  

Zoos Victoria operates three landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Our organisation is made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.

This role is responsible for delivering excellence in tree care, to maximise the visitor experience at the Healesville Sanctury. This is achieved through risk minimisation and presentation of tree specimens in line with interpretive goals. This position contributes to the maintenance and development of the tree collection, display of tree species, planning and implementation of new developments. The role will ensure Browse Plantations are pruned and harvested to provide maximum yields and quality.

Selection Criteria

• Qualified arborist to level 4 or above.
• Certificate III Arboriculture.
• Fully trained in QTRA risk assessment.
• Chainsaw operator and tree felling certificates.
• First Aid level 2.
• EWP Operators certificate.
• Demonstrated physical capacity to carry out all elements of the role.
• Current Victorian manual drivers licence
• Current Working with Children Check

The successful candidate will deliver high standards of arboriculture with safety as a key element of operation. They will operate as an effective member of a team and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. This role requires high level of communication and interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining harmonious productive relationships with all stakeholders.

For more information on this role, please refer to the position description below.

Please submit a maximum two page cover letter, and resume using the following link:  CLICK HERE

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Luke Boyle at lboyle@zoo.org.au

Posted 15 January

Landscape Estimator 

Australian Ecosystems is currently looking to employ a Landscape Estimator. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide range of innovative, large scale, sustainable landscapes for a wide range of clients. Australian Ecosystems (AE) is an award-winning landscaping company, servicing a wide range of clients across the Greater Melbourne region over the past 20 years, including Tier 1 contractors working on infrastructure projects, as well as developers, landscape architects, government bodies, schools, and private clients. 

Our current projects range from $100K through to multimillion-dollar projects. As well as being part of a great team, the successful candidate will also benefit from our company's commitment to staff development, with the opportunity to receive further training in relevant areas of interest to further develop your skillset. 

Key duties 

• Careful and competent pricing to allow for the delivery of profit across all projects and cross check of 100% of all tenders for accuracy to eliminate errors 
• Cohesive working relationships with all other key staff, including project management, estimating, construction site supervisors, administration, nursery and maintenance managers and staff 
• Successful handover of awarded projects to Project Managers 
• Assist in building and maintaining an active tender schedule

Important qualities for the successful execution of the position include 

• Hands-on practical understanding and experience in estimating, project management, scheduling, and on-ground implementation of landscape works 
• Honesty, self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and a solid work ethic 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and negotiation skills and experience and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders 
• Current drivers license 
• Competency in Outlook, Excel, Word, CAD/Planswift etc.
• Experience in pricing and estimating of large landscape and civil projects, including landscape installation, pits, pipes, earthworks, irrigation, concreting, and drainage works 

If this looks like the right role for you, please forward your resume and a cover letter to hr@australianecosystems.com.au or contact 0429 676 636 for more information.

Posted 14 January 

Landscape Apprentice

Greenschemes Garden Services is a family owned business operating over 40 years since 1980, providing a high quality service to the south-east suburbs of Melbourne located in Ashwood.

We undertake domestic scaled landscaping service providing a wide range of projects, allowing candidates a capability to learn from qualified members construction skills required for future endeavours.

Greenschemes provides a very enjoyable workplace allowing candidates to learn all skills and attributes required to undertake all elements of a landscape in a positive environment.

Looking for a 1st or 2nd year apprentice undertaking a wide range of different tasks in structures and systems to widen candidates range of capabilities.

Candidate must ..

• Have a Victorian drivers license and own vehicle.
• Have a desire to learn new skills and attributes
• Be Enthusiastic, attention to detail and team player
• Have good communication skills
• Be reliable, punctual and well presented

Interested applicants can forward resume to matt@greenschemes.net.au or contact Matt on 0448 443 744

Onsite paid trail may be requested.

Posted 11 January 

Landscape Gardener – Team Leader

Urban Horticultural Solutions is an award winning landscape management and maintenance company with over 15 years experience in the industry.

We are an expanding company currently seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, hard working Landscape Gardener to lead a small team.

The role will be:

• Full time, Monday to Friday
• 38 hours per week, plus overtime
• Immediate start in a friendly and supportive team

The successful applicant shall require:

• At least 3 years’ experience in high-end, prestige gardening/horticultural
• Team Leader experience
• Preferred: Manual license, LR, First Aid Certificate and White Card

Skills and experience:

• Excellent garden maintenance understanding and skills
• Leadership qualities, with the ability to lead a small team
• A comprehensive knowledge of plants and plant health
• Pesticide and disease identification skills
• Soft landscaping experience, including advanced planting, lighting, turf and basic construction skills
• Comprehensive irrigation knowledge, including installation, servicing and problem solving
• Passionate and strong work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Competent in reading and interpreting plans
• Experience in liaising with clients

Remuneration:

• Wages negotiable with suitable candidate 
• Company vehicle, laptop, petrol card and uniform supplied.

Please email your cover letter and resume to  info@urbanhortsolutions.com.au

Visit our website for further information:  www.urbanhortsolutions.com.au

Posted 11 January

Landscape Subcontractors

Urbangreen Projects are a leading Commercial Landscape Construction and Maintenance company operating across Greater Melbourne and wider Victoria. Our reputation is built on Quality, Reliability and our People. For over a decade Urbangreen Projects have built long standing, dependable relationships with Builders, Developers, Architects, Local Councils and Private Clients. We excel in supplying our valued clients with real-world design, tendering, project management, construction and maintenance solutions.

Our Landscape division specialises in turnkey investment property landscaping, display homes, medium density housing, parks & playgrounds and aged care & retirement villages, working for some of Melbourne’s leading building companies and developers.

WE ARE SEEKING LANDSCAPE SUBCONTRACTORS:

If you are looking to increase your business without the headache of signing up to onerous builder’s contracts, creating extensive paperwork systems and procedures or endless hours of tendering for no reward then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. With a growing workbook Urbangreen Projects are looking to build ongoing relationships with Quality, Reliable Landscapers to assist our experienced team on commercial/domestic landscaping projects across wider Melbourne.

If you believe this could be an exciting opportunity for your small business please forward your contact details to: admin@urbangreenprojects.com.au

Posted 11 January

Qualified Horticulturalist

Garden Tarts is an established Garden Design, Construction and Maintenance business, seeking a qualified and experienced Horticulturalist to join our team. 

We are based in Ashburton, and predominately our work is within the City of Boroondara. 

We are a business that prides itself on personalised service and attention to detail.  The suitable person will need to have a

Efficient time management and a thorough understanding of soil and plant health is essential. 

Be able to work in a small team environment and show a positive and friendly attitude. 

Attention to detail and using initiative within the work assigned is highly regarded. 

Skills 

• Strong work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Be honest
• Hard-working 
• Reliable
• Full current drivers license

Experience

• Garden maintenance: Pruning, weeding, pest and disease identification and control, plant identification and understanding of pruning requirements, An understanding of drip and spray irrigation systems. 
• Construction: Preparing area for installation of new garden designs, clearing the site, use of a rotary hoe, small bob cat, wheel barrow of soil and mulch, planting, laying garden edging, instant turf and drip irrigation. 

If you think this is a job for you, please send a resume to the email address below, a covering letter on why you would like to join the Garden Tarts team, outlining relevant experience. If you have any questions please call Stephen on the mobile number below. 

Salary is negotiable based on experience for the right candidate.

*This is a three days a week position

Attention: Stephen Farrugia 
Email: tgardent@bigpond.net au 
Mobile: 0431 323 403 
Web: thegardentarts.com.au 

Posted 18 December

Qualified Landscaper

Intrinsic Landscapes is an inclusive, family orientated company building high end residential landscapes around Melbourne.  We have a great team of valued staff that work closely together and are looking for a dedicated Qualified Landscaper to join our team and accomplish a schedule of exciting new projects. 

Our most valued quality is a GREAT ATTITUDE!  We are looking for genuine people with a passion for landscaping.  To us this means having integrity, being enthusiastic, friendly, honest, reliable and motivated.

The ability to complete landscape construction work to a very high standard is important in this position, with project management involved as well.  Projects involve all aspects of landscape design and construction so you will have plenty of opportunity to improve your weaker points and develop your strengths even further.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum Certificate III in Landscape Construction or Horticulture
• Ability to manage a small team and mentor apprentices
• Interpretation of landscape documentation, designs and specifications
• Adhering to project schedules
• Calculating and ordering materials
• Liaising with clients and sub-contractors
• Effective multi-tasking and problem-solving capabilities
• Must have a driver’s licence
• Medium rigid truck, bobcat and excavator licences would be great but not essential

To the right candidate we are offering:

• Excellent remuneration with above award wages
• A mobile phone
• Linkt pass
• Business credit card and Bunnings PowerPass card
• Company email account
• Intrinsic Landscapes professional uniform
• Work life balance - Monday to Thursday work week
• Room for growth and promotion in the company
• Additional education and training to assist personal and career development.

Quality work and positive contributions are noticed, appreciated and rewarded. We have a steady pipeline of upcoming work and are looking for someone who has the confidence to be a team leader in our growing business!

Please apply via our website

Posted 18 December

Experienced and Qualified Landscaper

During the recent COVID-19 conditions, Yellowstone Landscaping has been extremely grateful to not only continue our daily operations during this time, but we have also increased our workload. We would like to ensure this is a genuine, secure, long term position for the right candidate to join and expand our valued team.

Have you been looking for a role that highly values your contribution and skills as an experienced landscaper? Maybe you can’t see your career progressing further at your current employer? Perhaps you are self-employed and get more fulfilment out of working with your hands rather than behind a computer? Are you the sort of person that is self-motivated, driven, has a relentless work ethic and has great initiative? If you are one of those examples or maybe you’re just looking for a new opportunity we have the perfect role for you.

An exciting opportunity has come up for a qualified and experienced Landscape Leading Hand at Yellowstone Landscaping. Yellowstone is looking for someone who thrives on delivering quality commercial landscape projects, high standard of workmanship and impeccable attention to detail.

Yellowstone landscaping has an excellent reputation for providing a high-quality landscaping and construction service to their clients for 20 years. We are highly regarded for our attention to detail, professional standards of finished work and professionalism from tender to handover. Our clients have confidence in not just the delivery of work but the quality of service we strive to and continue to provide. We are the go-to supplier for hard and soft landscaping work for many of the local councils around Melbourne; because we are so sort after we are looking to expand our capacity and capability.

Yellowstone Landscaping is a people first organisation. We value the people that work for us and compensate them in a range of ways including, but not exclusive to, paying above award wages. We also place a high value on the positive impact that our work makes within the community who enjoy our completed projects.

As a member of the Yellowstone team, you can expect:

• To assist in managing small teams and trades to deliver great results
• 100% support to do your best work within a hard-working, collaborative team environment
• To be part of an A-grade team where everyone pulls their weight
• To have a sense of personal achievement in working on larger projects
• To develop your skills and grow your career

Your skills, attitude, and outlook on life:

If you are the person for this role you will be a great communicator and relate well to clients and your co-workers. 

You are highly skilled in the landscape trade and enjoy doing hands on work with your team.

You have high personal standards and self-motivation. You will enjoy working to a high standard within budgets and time frames.

The applicant will be the kind of person who can think on their feet, use initiative and problem solve as issues crop up.  You'll be self-sufficient, but also be prepared to ask for advice and help as the need arises. You are someone who can quickly assess the situation and come up with several approaches to a problem.

This is a full-time secure role where you can expect variety of work, clients and locations, where you’ll be hands on doing:

• Hard and soft landscaping
• Assist Supervising a small team
• Manage other trades
• Liaise with clients on commercial projects across Melbourne.
• Communicate with Management

Your skills and experience:

• 5+ years hard landscaping experience (building retaining walls, laying paving, concreting, rock work, logs, installing play equipment, outdoor furniture and more)
• Soft landscaping skills (planting trees and plants, laying turf, spreading soils and mulch)
• 3-5 years’ experience managing other trades
• Experience working on large scale projects
• Manual and Medium Ridged License
• Extensive understanding of plans and levels
• Familiar with OH&S in the construction industry and experience managing a safety-compliant work site
• Relevant trade and plant licenses
• Basic understanding of business
• Excellent eye for detail
• You’re always looking to make sure things are “just right” for our clients

The role has good scope for career development – what you put in, is what you get out.  The starting salary package is negotiable based on your experience and the skills you bring to the organisation. We offer competitive wages and a ‘promote from within’ culture.

If you believe this is you, please forward your resume and a cover letter to: admin@yellowstonelandscaping.com.au

Although we thank all applicants applying, only those considered for further discussion will be contacted.

Posted 14 December 

Apprentice Garden Horticulturist

Are you seeking a full time apprentice garden horticulturist within a landscaping and maintenance company who has a passion for working outdoors. If you enjoy working within a team, and have great people skills we want to hear from you.

We at Yellowstone Landscaping  have built our reputation based on providing excellent landscaping and construction service to our clients' commercial projects for over 20 years. We are highly respected for our attention to detail and our high standards of finished work. Because of our proven results, we are winning more tenders and we are the go-to supplier for hard and soft landscaping work for many of the local councils around Melbourne

In your apprenticeship you will be trained how to:

• Learn knowledge on plants and trees
• Learn in soft landscaping (planting, mulching, garden restoration)
• Learn brush cutting and edging
• Learn pruning and shaping hedges
• Learn to grass and turf areas
• Weed control
• Learn basic Irrigation maintenance
• Liaise with clients on commercial projects across Melbourne.

Essential Criteria:

• Have good listening skills and a positive attitude,
• Show an aged appropriate level of initiative,
• Ability to take instructions with a good attitude and to follow through,
• A can do attitude and, good time keeping,
• Work in a small team, be a team player and not shy of hard work,
• Hold a current drivers license and able to drive a manual vehicle is desired

If you believe this is you, please forward your resume and a cover letter to: admin@yellowstonelandscaping.com.au

Although we thank all applicants applying, only those considered for further discussion will be contacted.

Posted 14 December

Horticulture Apprentice

Complete Landscape Solutions is a Melbourne based landscape construction/ garden maintenance company that undertakes work in all aspects of landscaping.

We are looking for an apprentice (1st, 2nd or 3rd year) to join our garden maintenance division due to an increase in work. We are interested in educating our employees so that they will grow and become a part of the future of this business. 

We require that you are punctual, hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.

All applicants are required to have a driver's licence and a vehicle.

All tools are provided.

Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter via email to: accounts@clsolutions.com.au

Posted 14 December

Qualified Landscaper - Site Supervisor Position

Cutting Landscape Constructions is a high-end landscape construction and design business. The business commenced 15 years ago and has become a sought-after landscape company due to our reputation of high-end finishes, quality, and honesty. We offer each client a peace of mind guarantee, as at Cutting Landscape Constructions we do not cut corners.

Due to our business growth we are necessitating a qualified landscaper. We work with some of Melbourne's leading landscape architects and pool designers on their projects throughout the Mornington Peninsula and South East Victoria, however, we do work outside these areas from time to time.

We set ourselves apart from other landscapers by ensuring we focus on quality finishes, we go above and beyond in our construction and installation practices, we always present professionally, have well maintained, clean and modern vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment. We stay on top of our game by continually investing in our employees through relevant courses, licenses, and training. We also offer flexible hours if required.

Cutting Landscape Constructions has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, reliable, self-driven landscaper who is proud of their skills and would like to join an employer that has their best interest at heart and who wants to join our established company and provide exceptional service to our clients.

We require an individual that can work in a team, have a keen eye for detail, wants to be part of our development by providing feedback and ways to better current practices.

We treat all our employees with the upmost respect, so we can keep each team member for many years to come.

The Role:

• Full-time role
• Competitive salary with company vehicle - $70,000 - $75,000, plus car
• Be part of Mornington Peninsula’s premier quality landscape construction company
• Overtime and weekend rates
• Bonuses
• Be part of a company that cares for your wellbeing and safety

The ideal candidate will have knowledge across all aspect of structural and soft landscaping, including:

• Paving, retaining walls, concreting, decking, pergolas, excavations, fencing, carpentry work, irrigation

• Ordering and following up materials 

• Ensuring OH&S polices are followed

• Follow company systems and procedures

• A can-do attitude with excellent customer service and communication skills and able to make decisions on the spot

• Be able to read landscape plans and communicate effectively with clients, tradesmen and apprentices.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Self-driven
• High leadership skills and experience in managing 2-3 team members
• Able to meet deadlines
• Hard working
• Medium rigid truck license, excavator, and skid steer license (preferred)
• Current driver’s license
• Good mathematical skills
• Dedicated to delivering quality workmanship
• Quick to adapt and have willingness to undertake hard physical work
• White card
• Working With Children Check

Benefits:

• Company vehicle
• Specialty equipment
• Company uniform
• You will be a core member of a continuously growing industry leader in landscaping constructions
• Bonuses
• Overtime and weekend rates
• A company that cares for your wellbeing, safety and does not tolerate mal behaviour

If you think you have the skills and qualities this role requires and want to be a part of something truly unique, being a contributing team player in an organisation that delivers unparalleled quality at the top end of the market, then we urge you to be part of our team.

Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter via email to: info@cuttinglandscapes.com.au

Posted 14 December

Construction Manager

An exciting opportunity is available with The Scape Artist team who is looking for a Construction Manager who has great knowledge of landscape construction and people. 

The right person is able to lead a team of committed workers on site with enthusiasm and competence. 

This is a long-term position, with full time hours based in Ballarat & surroundings.

The Scape Artist is not your average landscaper. We design our own gardens, have a dedicated landscape construction team to create them and follow up with personal garden care with our maintenance team. Each and every garden we work on is a labour of love.

We are highly regarded for our attention to detail & professional standards of work, from concept through to completion.

The Scape Artist has an excellent reputation for providing high quality landscaping in Ballarat and surrounds to their clients for over 7 years now.

We are looking for genuine people with a passion for landscaping. To us, this means an open & honest person with a positive vibe, takes pride in their work, wants to pursue growth, learning and always aims to deliver WOW through customer service!

The Role

The Scape Artist team is a diverse, passionate group looking for a professional & dedicated Construction Manager.

The successful applicant will have extensive and diverse experience in the industry with hands on experience in taking a project from concept to completion while managing multiple landscape construction sites with capable tradesman onsite.  Strong technical skills (reading plans, interpreting specifications, both hard & soft landscaping experience)

You will identify construction defects and rectification works all while communicating effectively with team members, subcontractors, trades & clients. 

You will need to be self-motivated team player, a natural team leader displaying leadership skills, high standard communication skills, keeping your team positive and motivated at all time whilst displaying high professional standards.

You will enjoy hands on work, using initiative & able to think on your feet. Working in a team and individually, your excellent eye for detail will always make sure we exceed clients expectations.

Certificate 3 qualified & have at least 5 years industry experience is essential.

 As a team member of The Scape Artist you can expect:

Dynamic work environment & a friendly professional team. A sense of personal achievement in working on small and large projects.

A hard working, collaborative team environment, fast paced with exciting variety in design and construction methods. Training and guidance on our systems along with support on how we do things.  Impressive remuneration package, 6 weeks holiday per year. Company vehicle & other incentives provided for the right person.

We would also consider applicants currently in another trade that fit the criteria, looking for a career change & new challenge.

If you feel you are our new Construction Manager and can demonstrate the skills, experience & attributes required please forward your resume & cover letter to thescapeartist@mail.com

Please include the title ‘I’m your new Construction Manager’ in the subject line.

The Scape artist team would like to thank all applicants applying; only those considered for further discussion will be contacted for an interview and discuss a trial date.

Posted 11 December

Qualified Landscaper

Apprentice Landscaper

Bayon Gardens, a boutique landscape design and construction company based in Melbourne & the Mornington Peninsula, is currently seeking a Qualified as well as an Apprentice Landscaper who is reliable, hardworking, motivated and passionate about pursuing or continuing a career in landscape construction.

Our work has been featured in numerous publications, including Home Beautiful, Outdoor Design & Living, Outdoor Rooms, Backyard and Australia’s Best Landscape & Garden Design. Bayon Gardens is a proud member of Landscaping Victoria, Australian Institute of Landscape Designers & Managers, and is a Registered Building Practitioner.

For more information please contact Sean Dowling on 0448 877 051 or email your Cover Letter and CV to admin@bayongardens.com.au

Posted 11 December

Apprentice Landscaper

Knight Landscapes are a well established landscape construction business located in Geelong. Our work is predominately in Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Melbourne's West. Our small and friendly team is made up of three qualified landscapers and an eager apprentice. We are always interested to hear from skilled candidates who have a passion for landscaping. 

We are currently seeking a hardworking and motivated apprentice landscaper (first to fourth year) who is is passionate about pursuing or continuing a career in landscape construction.

The following qualities and attributes are essential:

• Great work ethic

• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

• Excellent attention to detail and take pride in your work

• Good communication skills

• Punctual and reliable

• Honest and trustworthy

• Fit and capable of manual labour

A pre-apprenticeship in landscaping is advantageous but not essential. Drivers licence and own vehicle are essential.

If you think that you would be a great fit for our friendly team, please email you CV to info@knightlandscapes.com.au  

Above award wages apply. An onsite (paid) trial may be requested.

Posted 08 December

Qualified Landscaper

Landscape Team Leader

3rd/4th Year Apprentice

Smart Landscapes is an established company with 15 years experience providing quality landscape design, construction and garden maintenance services across the Mornington Peninsula. Watch this video to find out if this is the right fit for you. 

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the following:

• You will need to be passionate about landscaping (hard and softscapes)
• You will be motivated and have at least 3 years’ industry experience
• We have a friendly team environment; you will receive much support from the owner
• An eye for detail and quality workmanship are essential
• Competitive Salary Package across all roles
• Future Opportunities for Promotion

If you would like to know more, please contact Craig on 0401 297 940 or email your Cover Letter and CV to craig@smartlandscapes.com.au  

Posted 15 December

Maroondah Landscapes brings together a combination of experience, customer focus and efficiency to deliver quality Designed Residential Landscapes, High End Swimming Pools and Spas and Programmed Maintenance.

We are an independent family owned business that has developed a strong reputation for integrity, which has driven its success for over 15 years.

Maroondah Landscapes also operates Ultimate Swimming Pools & Spas – great opportunities to expand experience into the pool maintenance field.

Do you have Honesty, Integrity & Passion when it comes to your landscaping profession? Are you looking for job variety and growth? Then Maroondah Landscapes welcomes you to join their team!

Qualified & Experienced Gardener

Are you a motivated individual who is looking to take the next step in your career to showcase your talents?
At Maroondah Landscapes Honesty, Integrity, Passion combined with a solid work ethic & a can-do attitude are essential.

This role requires a natural born leader that can motivate their team to great success.  You will have the ability to demonstrate gold standard customer service & quality workmanship. Working within your division & liaising with other divisions across the company, you will be using the latest software systems for scheduling and quoting works.

Work closely with your supervisor and within a skilled team of professional staff on a range of projects from small to large designed residential properties. Our maintenance team are exposed to a broad range of services that include both garden & pool maintenance of private residential, body corporate and business properties.

The right candidate will have access to a fully maintained vehicle.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a true leader within the Garden Maintenance department
• Strong Communication Skills & quality customer service
• Strong sale & quoting experience
• Competent IT & administration skills
• Ability to improve systems of productivity
• Exceptional organizational & business skills

Required Skills & Experience:

• Qualified with extensive experience
• Exceptional plant, pest & disease knowledge
• Experience in lawn care & irrigation
• Experience in Pool Maintenance is an advantage
• Focused on customer service & quality workmanship with an eye for detail
• Self-motivated & passionate about the industry
• Genuine willingness to learn
• A professional & reliable approach
• Punctual, reliable & honest
• Looking for a long-term career
• Knowledge of safe work and OH&S practices

Advantageous experience:

• First aid certificate is desirable
• Excavator & Skid Steer License &/or general maintenance of equipment
• Truck License (MR)
• Chemical Certification

Please note, only candidates that meet the criteria above will be contacted for an interview.

Submit both Cover Letter and CV to admin@maroondahlandscapes.com.au

Posted 08 December

Qualified Landscaper

This role requires a self-starter with excellent communication & leadership skills that has a high level of enthusiasm towards the landscaping profession. 

Work as a leader within a skilled team of friendly & professional staff on a range of projects from small to large designed residential properties. Our landscape team are exposed to a broad range of services that include both hard & soft landscape construction and concrete swimming pools and spas. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• All aspects of hard and soft landscaping, in particular paving, stone work, brick work and retaining walls
• All aspects from Pool Building (Highly commended)
• Timber Construction Of Outdoor Rooms and Decking
• Administration & project management duties
• Ability to give direction, to read and interpret plans/specifications and to quality control projects
• Ability to identify problems and provide solutions
• Ability to lead a team

Required skills & experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Qualification in Landscape Construction
• Current drivers license
• Construction Card
• Knowledge of safe work practices, with current OH&S white card (First aid cert is desirable) 
• Excavator & Skid Steer License 
• Truck License (MR) = BONUS

Benefits & culture:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Encourage & provide further education
• Develop & implement your skills 
• Team building through regular 'Tool Box Meetings' & regular social events
• Work in a positive and friendly environment with plenty of scope for you to help develop yourself and the business further
• Join a stable & reputable company 

Please note, only candidates that meet the criteria above will be contacted for an interview.

Submit both Cover Letter and CV to admin@maroondahlandscapes.com.au

Posted 08 December

Parks & Gardens Team Member

Are you a motivated individual who has commenced your career in horticulture to showcase your natural talents?

At Maroondah Landscapes Honesty, Integrity, Passion combined with a solid work ethic & a can-do attitude are essential.

This role requires self-motivated individual that has an eye for detail & wants to learn.  You will have the ability to demonstrate gold standard customer service & be a keen team player. Working within your division & liaising with other divisions across the company, you will be using the latest software systems for scheduling and latest equipment to get the job done.

Work within a skilled team of friendly & professional staff on a range of projects from small to large designed residential properties. Our maintenance team are exposed to a broad range of services that include both garden & pool maintenance.

Required skills & experience:

• Motivated to work in Parks & Gardens and general property maintenance
• Driven & motivated to learn
• Passionate about quality workmanship
• Ability to work well within a team
• Courteous, Honest & Reliable
• Self-motivated & passionate about the industry
• Genuine willingness to learn
• Looking for a long-term career

Benefits & culture:

• Knowledge of safe work practices, with current OH&S white card (First aid cert is desirable) 
• Excavator & Skid Steer License &/or general maintenance of equipment
• Truck License (MR)
• Chemical Certification

Please note, only candidates that meet the criteria above will be contacted for an interview.

Submit both Cover Letter and CV to admin@maroondahlandscapes.com.au

Posted 08 December

Australian Ecosystems is currently looking to employ a landscape/civil estimator. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide range of innovative, large scale, sustainable landscapes for a wide range of clients. Australian Ecosystems (AE) is an award-winning landscaping company, servicing a wide range of clients across the Greater Melbourne region over the past 20 years, including Tier 1 contractors working on infrastructure projects, as well as developers, landscape architects, government bodies, schools, and private clients.

Our current projects range from $100k through to multimillion-dollar projects. As well as being part of a great team, the successful candidate will also benefit from our company's commitment to staff development, with the opportunity to receive further training in relevant areas of interest to further develop your skillset.

Senior Landscape Estimator

• Join an award-winning team
• Attractive $100k plus salary package + Vehicle
• Based in Port Melbourne but some flexibility in work arrangements

Key duties:

• Careful and competent pricing to allow for the delivery of profit across all projects and cross check of 100% of all tenders for accuracy to eliminate errors
• Cohesive working relationships with all other key staff, including project management, estimating, construction site supervisors, administration, nursery and maintenance managers and staff
• Successful handover of awarded projects to Project Managers
• Assist in building and maintaining an active tender schedule
• Assist AE build our revenue base to required levels

Important qualities for successful execution of the position include:

• Hands on practical understanding and experience in estimating, project management, scheduling, and on ground implementation of landscape works
• Honesty, self-motivation, the ability to work independently and a solid work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork and negotiation skills and experience and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Current drivers licence
• Experience in the use of databases and high level computer skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and project management and scheduling software
• Experience in working with the installation, pricing and estimating of large landscape and civil projects, including landscape installation, pits, pipes, earthworks, irrigation, concreting and drainage works
• Experience with civil estimations would be an advantage (not essential)
• Experience in constructed wetlands and bio retention systems (not essential)

Submit resume to: hr@australianecosystems.com.au

Posted 08 December 

Site Supervisor – Landscape Construction

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the following Landscape Construction areas would be of great advantage;
• Senior Site Supervisor experience (5 years min)
• Gardens, parks, streetscapes and public open spaces
• Waterways, wetlands and bushland areas
• Certificate III qualification in Landscape Construction/Civil Construction or similar (Horticulture)
• Current national accredited tickets; Small Excavator, Posi track, and/or MR Truck license. At least two years of experience is required.
• Construction Industry White Card, Current Australian driver's license for Medium Rigid (MR) class or above.
• Excellent communication skills, both via phone, email, and person to person. Strong decision making and problem-solving skills

Submit resume to: hr@australianecosystems.com.au

Posted 08 December 

General Manager (Residential Landscaping)

Australian Ecosystems (AE) are an integrated sustainable landscape and natural resources management company, with Nursery, Design, Landscape Construction, and Maintenance divisions. Our residential construction division, The Sustainable Landscape Company requires the services of a Construction Manager to oversee the estimating, programming, construction, and maintenance of a growing workbook of high-end sustainable residential and council landscape construction and maintenance projects across Melbourne and Victoria.

Our team have won many landscape and horticultural awards in our 21-year history, including the 2017 Landscaping Victorian Landscape of the Year. We specialise in the growing field of sustainable landscapes that feature sustainable materials, water efficiency, wetlands, habitat gardens, and productive edible landscapes and gardens.

• Join an award-winning team
• Attractive salary package + Vehicle
• Work with an innovative and thriving business

The successful applicant will oversee the following:

• Pricing and Client Negotiation
• Securing contracts
• Construction programming and works by a growing team
• Client liaison and construction management of residential and council construction projects.

You will require a formal qualification in landscape construction and at least 5 years of experience in managing residential/commercial landscaping.

Submit resume to: hr@australianecosystems.com.au 

Posted 08 December

Nursery Hand/Office Administration Support

Nishiki Nursery, a wholesale production nursery are seeking motivated staff keen to learn on the job. Time management, teamwork skills are required.This Is a rain, hail or shine outdoor working environment with a busy workflow.Physical fitness is important and prior experience would be helpful.

 Duties include but are not limited to:

• Daily hands on customer order preparation for timely dispatch for tight deadlines.
• Assist with stock movement, irrigation & quality control within the growing areas.
• Daily general nursery maintenance tasks to keep a clean & efficient workplace
• Ongoing stock maintenance and inventory control tasks.
• Some stock delivery driving may be required in and around the local Melbourne area.
• Entering invoices, making and receiving phone calls, serving customers and general sales practice.

Casual with potential for full time Monday to Friday. Salary & remuneration will reflect Australian industry standards & applicant prior experience.

Submit complete resume by email to nishikinursery@gmail.com

Posted 08 December

Landscape Apprenticeship

RB Landscapes Pty Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking person/s to commence a landscape apprenticeship.

Successful applicants must:

• Have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions.
• Be able to work well with our friendly team and show sound problem solving skills and initiative.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, be punctual, reliable and honest. 
• Drivers Licence and Car required.

Interested applicants please forward CV to: rblandscapes@gmail.com or Phone Richard Bellemo: 0408 032 947

Posted 08 December

Lead Horticulturist

Phillip Withers is known for our ability to act natural and create environments both urban and rural. Established in 2012 by Director Phillip Withers, the company has grown to become a team of dedicated landscape architects, designers and horticulturists. Phillip Withers are seeking a Lead Horticulturist with a minimum 5 year’s experience to join our team to grow and develop alongside the business. Our studio is located in Collingwood with a multitude of commercial and residential projects both here in Victoria and nationwide.

The Lead Horticulturist position we have available would see you help lead our residential and commercial horticulture installation and maintenance projects You would report to the Director and Associate and look to program and install some of the most progressive natural installations in Australia. You would also look to build on our current program to include a fundamental maintenance program. We are searching for an individual that can exemplify the passion and enthusiasm that’s rich in our team and display this through a commitment to your work to help build on our current format to help actively translate the structure of works to the best level.

We are seeking the following candidate:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Horticulture maintenance and installation
• Team oriented with sound people and client management skills
• Strong communication skills and able to take initiate
• Lead a small team of horticulturists
• Ability to meet client expectations and needs
• Detailed indigenous and native plant knowledge
• Ability to use horticulture tools required to complete day to day tasks
• Weed and pest knowledge, identification and practices to complete horticulture tasks
• Knowledge of Irrigation systems for installation and maintenance
• Understanding of co-ordinate procurement from preferred suppliers
• Project consultation and quoting where required
• Project scheduling and forecasting
• Horticulture works and site management including co-ordination of sub-contractors and build programs where necessary
• Project and Maintenance reporting
• General administration tasks and invoicing
• Compliance with WorkSafe regulations and SWMS and procedures
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to work in a dynamic and busy team environment

The right candidate will

• Work well and collaborate with a team of passionate landscape architects and horticulturists.
• Eye for design and possess a creative mind to install projects for our clients and consultants.
• Technical skills to install and maintain horticulture projects and phases to Australian Standards
• Verbal communications skills with ability to lead.
• Certificate III in Horticulture or greater
• 5+ years’ experience in industry
• Competent computer skills
• Able to balance a number of different demands and come up with a creative solution
• Inspired consideration towards sustainability
• Have an understanding of related topics such as conservation, civil engineering, surveying, horticulture and earth-moving techniques
• Team oriented and sound initiative
• Superior analytical oral and written communication skills
• Victorian Driver’s License (Manual)

Please send your CV to info@phillipwithers.com

Posted 1 December

Experienced Gardeners 

Who we are

Skyline Landscape Services has been a horticultural industry leader for almost 30 years and with a growing workforce of over 450, it's our people that set us apart from the rest. Providing landscape and grounds maintenance in NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT and WA, Skyline cares for some of Australia's best known commercial and large scale residential sites.

If you're committed to growing a career in the landscape industry, Skyline is the place to do it. We offer everything from entry level positions right through to executive leadership roles.

Our family environment provides support for individuals with the right attitude. We believe in recruiting for attitude and training for skill. And being one of Australia's leading landscape companies, there's ample scope for advancement and career development.

The opportunity

We are looking for qualified and experienced team members to work on our sites across north east and south east Melbourne. Duties include all aspects of general gardening, lawn care and grounds maintenance. This position requires someone who values high standards, has a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Your attributes and requirements

• Certificate in Horticulture and experience in commercial garden maintenance
• Current and valid manual drivers licence with own transport
• Experience towing a trailer
• Reliable, punctual and hard working
• Well presented with good communication skills
• Passion for providing high level customer service
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Physically fit
• Strong commitment to safe work practices

Benefits

• Supportive Management team
• Varied and rewarding role
• Opportunity to further develop your skills and career
• Competitive remuneration

Our team members develop long and satisfying careers with us. So join us for an exciting future in the landscape industry where your work is valued, your contributions are recognized and you have unlimited opportunities to learn and grow.

How to apply

If you would like to be a part of a progressive, award winning company, please apply now through this link - https://adr.to/jjexw

Posted 1 December

COS Design has been one of the leading landscape design firms in Australia for over 18 years.  Specialising in high-end residential properties we offer services for landscape, alfresco and pool design along with house extensions/renovations and even new house designs.  We pride ourselves on exceptional presentation and detailing of concept plans, town planning and working drawing documentation.   

We currently have two roles available: 

Draftsperson - Auto Cad

We have an opportunity for a team orientated and self-motivated draftsperson to join our fast paced office located in Camberwell. The successful applicant will have keen eye for detail and is able to multi task.

About the role

As part of the COS Design team you will be required to carry out accurate site measures, base plan preparation, produce concept plans, town planning and detailed working drawings along with liaising with clients, engineers and contractors effectively.  The role would ideally suit a qualified draftsperson who have good construction knowledge. Previous architectural drafting experience preferred but not essential.

Skills and experience

• Diploma of Building Design (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years full time experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Adobe Illustrator
• Sketch Up
• Office
• Previous landscape construction knowledge (preferred but not essential for the right candidate)
• Knowledge of Rescode and building regulations
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Very high attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Drivers license and car

Position will close for review on Dec 16^th 2020

Please send through resume and portfolio to enquiries@cosdesign.com.au

Applicant must be eligible to work in Australia

Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted

Landscape Architect

We currently have an opportunity for a landscape architect to join our fast paced office located in Camberwell. The successful applicant will have keen eye for detail, be team orientated and self-motivated and able to multi task.

This is a full time position, 6 month contract initially with potential to gain a permanent position within the company.

About the role

As part of the COS Design team, under the supervision of senior Architects, you will be required to carry out accurate site measures, base plan preparation, along with liaising with clients, engineers and contractors effectively while honing your ongoing career skills & development.  The role would ideally suit a qualified landscape architect that wants to increase their knowledge and work for one of Melbourne’s leading Landscape Design firms.

Skills and experience

• Degree/qualifications in landscape architecture from an accredited university or equivalent.
• A minimum 3 years full time work as a Landscape Architect
• Proficient in AutoCAD , Adobe Illustrator ,Sketch Up & Office Suite
• Experience in working with Sketch Up is beneficial but not essential
• A strong understanding of horticultural techniques, landscape construction process along with plant knowledge
• Positive attitude and willingness to be instructed by senior staff to learn company processes
• Very high attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines
• Great communicator – written, verbal and graphically
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Drivers license and car

Benefits & Culture

• Room for growth & personal development
• Located within inner eastern suburb of Camberwell
• Values required – Creativity & team collaborator

Position will close for review on Dec 16th 2020

Please send through resume and portfolio to enquiries@cosdesign.com.au

Applicant must be eligible to work in Australia

Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted

Posted 1 December 2020

Apprentice Landscaper

Greener Visions Landscapes Pty Ltd is a residential landscape construction company based in Fairfield, building high quality gardens around Melbourne alongside industry leading designers.

We are looking for passionate, highly motivated candidates with high attention to detail to add to our team.

1^st and 2^nd year apprentices will be considered. 

Skills and Experience:

• Drivers licence and own vehicle
• Basic knowledge of residential landscape construction 
• Attention to detail 
• Reliable, team player attitude with a good work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Be willing to learn and develop leadership skills

Applications can be sent to jayden.w@greenervisions.com.au or call 0433 991 814

www.greenervisions.com.au

Posted 24 November

Qualified Landscaper

We are a small dedicated team working on a select number of projects every season, allowing us to bring our passion for native biodiversity to gardens, which not only transform the land, but also transform perceptions of what a native landscape can be.  Kangaroo Paw Landscapes is a successful family-owned, landscape design and construction business. We design and deliver contemporary native gardens through expert knowledge and sustainable practice.

We work primarily on custom homes from inner city terraces to abundant rural properties and are renowned for our high end projects.

We are a growing business with an energetic team looking for a qualified landscaper to join us in a leadership role. This role also has the opportunity for growth with proven results.

The Role

Kangaroo Paw is looking for a quality person to be apart of our construction team. Working across greater Melbourne, generally in the eastern suburbs.

• Plan and schedule materials and tasks
• Communicate with the construction manager, office support and clients on-site
• Mentor junior staff and apprentices
• Ensure site safety
• Proven ability to take initiative in completing projects with exceptional quality and detail
• Ability to maintain relationships with clients and team members
• Maintain construction quality in both hardscapes and softscapes
• Reading and interpreting plans/specifications
• Professional demeanor regardless of the situation
• The opportunity to grow your role

Skills and Experience

• Certificate III in Landscape Construction or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience in landscape construction, with a focus on residential projects
• Sound knowledge of both hard and soft construction techniques
• Excavator and skidsteer experience desired but not essential
• Current driver's license
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and genuine willingness to teach and lead a team
• A professional approach and a positive outlook
• Be reliable and punctual
• Problem-solving skills
• Physically Fit
• Well presented and honest

How to apply

If you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful with us, then we want to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and cover letter to ben@kangaroopawlandscapes.com.au

Posted 24 November

Truck Driver - Water Cart / Tipper

Peco Constructions is an established commercial landscape contractor specialising in medium to large projects across outer Melbourne's, Northern and Western suburbs.  Projects typically involve earthworks, construction of metal or timber structures, structural concrete, paving, irrigation or drainage, advanced tree planting and garden beds.

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Truck Driver to join our growing business. You must have a heavy rigid license, be experienced driving a tip truck, operating a water truck and be prepared to get out of the truck and help on the ground when required.
 

THE ROLE

This is a 'hands on' job requiring you to spend most of the time driving/operating the truck, but you must be prepared to get out and work with the crew as required. If you want to 'just sit in the truck' then please don't apply.

Visit our website at www.pecoconstructions.com.au

Tasks will include:

• Tree & grass watering and helping on the ground when there's no watering to be done.
• Operating a tip truck as part of our landscape construction works.
   

To be successful in this role we would expect;

• Minimum 3 – 5 years' experience on commercial projects in a similar role
• Be licensed  / Heavy Rigid 
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to operate independently
• Have an eye for detail
• Be exceptionally well organised.
• Be able to analyse and solve problems
• Demonstrate clear & effective communication
• Be committed to running a clean and safe working site

Please apply via the Seek job ad.

Posted 24 November

Customer Service Representative

• Seaford Location
• $60K circa package – Monday to Friday
• Busy and varied role within a small team
• Quoting and invoicing
• Problem solving for clients
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
• Collaboration with team to offer best options
• Attend and participate in trade shows
• Complete weekly activity reports as required

No need to travel to the city.  Small, successful distribution and wholesaling co in Seaford requires the professional skills of an experienced customer service representative.  $60K circa package 

Well established small company in the landscape supply industry is looking for the services of a proactive customer service rep to work in their close-knit team in Seaford. 

Your customer service support background in a busy environment will be an asset.  Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Excel, typing, strong attention to detail and follow through, are a must in this diverse role. 

The role will be to help customers understand the product and help them with questions and complaints as well as take orders and process returns. 

The sales support aspect of your role will encompass the input of technical and detailed orders for the production area. Liaison with clients, general office administration, reception duties and secretarial support where required, will keep you challenged and busy. 

If you are a proactive person with a strong customer service focus, take pride and ownership in your contribution, have excellent attention to detail and want to be part of a growing organisation this could be your next long term role. 
Please email your confidential CV to john@martinkellockpots.com.au for further information.

Posted 24 November

Qualified Landscaper

Natures Best Landscapes is an award winning landscaping company.  We are looking for a fully qualified landscaper to fill a supervisory position.

The successful applicant will have access to a company car and be part of small team working mostly in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our company designs and constructs quality landscapes, pools and surrounds,

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to have the following;

• Drivers licence
• Fully qualified landscaper
• Leadership qualities

Please send your resume to erin.green@bigpond.com

Posted 24 November

Qualified Landscaper

Landstruct is an award winning, established and highly experienced Landscape Design and Construction Business looking for Qualified Landscaper.

If you are someone who truly takes pride in their work, aspires to build exceptional quality landscapes, thrives on continuous improvement, is excited by on-going learning and development and ready to join a family culture, then this could be the start of a great career for you

We work with a well known client base who all have a passion for impeccable design and quality construction.

We offer well above industry/award rates and an environment that fosters talent driven by a supportive and dynamic leadership team. 

To be considered for this incredible opportunity, you will ideally possess the following skills and attributes;

• 5+ years experience in Landscape Constructions
• Cert III in Landscape and or equivalent trade experience would be beneficial but is no means mandatory
• Ability to motivate, drive and lead a team
• An ability to understand and interpret landscape documentation, levels, designs and specifications.
• Have experience and a high level of skills in paving, concreting and/or timber works along with associated soft landscape, irrigation knowledge.
• Have a current and valid white card
• Have a sound knowledge of OH&S Practices and Regulations and is focused on onsite OH&S
• Hold a current Victorian drivers licence and WWCC
• Excavator/bobcat licence, and any other relevant landscape tickets would be advantageous however again, this is not mandatory.

If interested, please send your cover letter, resume and if you have pictures of you previous work, then that would impress us! Please send to: gbond@landstruct.com.au or contact Gary Bond on 0405 135 486

1^st and/or 2^nd Year Apprentices

Landstruct is an Award-winning Landscape Company with over 30 years-experience in Commercial and Residential projects based in Keysborough.

We have a selected group of renowned clients who appreciate good design, quality construction and strong, friendly, working-relationships.

The friendly Landstruct team are building a range of exciting and complex landscape projects with high quality, detailed finishes and cutting-edge design features.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Landscape apprentice to join our growing team of landscape professionals.

The successful applicant must:

• Have a positive enthusiastic attitude, honest, polite and well presented.
• Hold a current Victorian driver’s licence (Manual preferred)
• Be passionate about landscape building or gardening
• Have motivation and a willingness to learn

Offering

• Above Award package
• Opportunity to progress your career
• Supportive, positive and friendly work environment

 Please send your cover letter and resume to:  gbond@landstruct.com.au or call Gary on 0405 135 486

Posted 24 Novemer

1st or 2nd Year Landscape Apprentice

Essendon Landscaping and Construction are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice to join our team as a 1st or 2nd Year Landscape Apprentice.  Essendon Landscaping are currently working on both domestic and commercial projects with many exciting projects ahead.

As an apprentice you will be learning and undertaking all aspects of landscape construction. You will be supervised and trained by qualified and experienced staff members throughout your apprenticeship.

Duties include:
Paving, Concreting, Synthetic and instant turf, planting, irrigation, retaining walls, timber work and decking, pool surrounds, pergolas and outdoor kitchens.

A current drivers license and own transport is essential.

Email all applications to: matt@essendonlandscaping.com

Posted 17 November

Sales & Design Consultant

Gardens at Night, a premium outdoor lighting business, is looking to recruit a passionate Sales & Design Consultant with a background in Landscape or Horticulture to join their friendly and hardworking team.

• Award winning premium outdoor lighting business
• Exciting opportunity for an experienced Landscape Designer or Horticulturist with a flair for Sales and a passion for Account Management
• Malvern location

Gardens at Night have been redefining the use of outdoor living spaces for over 25 years through the use of premium and bespoke residential outdoor lighting products.  Due to continued growth within the business, a full-time opportunity exists for a passionate Sales & Design Consultant, ideally with experience in Landscape Designing or Horticulture who will provide advice to our customers on design and fitting selections that will be customised to each individual outdoor lighting project.

The Role

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will focus on developing and nurturing client relationships to ensure the continued growth and success of the business.  Using your extensive knowledge in lighting, design or landscaping, you will assist customers with their outdoor lighting projects from concept through to installations.  You will present clients with an array of premium products and unique designs to ensure their outdoor living areas enhance and reveal the unexpected beauty that only landscaping lighting can provide.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and growing current and future customer relationships
• Conducting onsite consultations and advising clients on a range of lighting design options
• Creating lighting designs and providing quotes for proposed projects
• Accepting and dispatching of deliveries and assisting with the upkeep and professional presentation of the showroom
• Coordinating onsite installations and providing product training for customers upon completion of the project
• Contributing to the development of business growth strategies and working with the Sales & Design team to achieve workflow outcomes
• Achieving sales budgets and other KPI’s to contribute to the growth of the business
• Maintaining a client database on the ERP system
• Attending trade shows and industry events
• Other duties as directed from time to time

About You

You will have a keen and genuine interest in outdoor garden lighting with significant experience in various sales roles, in particular client facing account management roles.  Your approachability and strong communication skills will ensure you can successfully manage internal and external stakeholders and you will be committed to providing quality outcomes and exceptional customer service.  You will utilise your previous knowledge and understanding of lighting, design, horticulture or the landscaping industry to develop meaningful solutions to your clients and sustain your proven track record of achieving personal and team KPIs.

Your attention to detail will be excellent, as will your organisational and relationship building skills. You will enjoy engaging with a variety of clients continuously and you will love the opportunity to work in a premium business which understands the importance that quality lighting installations can have in transforming outdoor spaces and garden designs.

If this role appeals to you, please send your resume and covering letter to Libby Laird, libby@evansfaull.com.au.

Posted 17 November

Truck Driver

Kilby Park Tree Farm is a wholesale nursery based in Kew. We also have  two retail nurseries. We are looking for a personable driver to deliver our stock from all our sites to some of the finest gardens in Melbourne. We also have a hooklift truck and two bins that we use in the business .

We also require you to be able to work as a nursery hand when not out on the road.

The job requires a HR truck licence and a clean driving history.

We are looking for applicants who have a positive attitude and are willing to work hard within a great team of people.

Job tasks include:

• Pick up and delivery of stock to all over Melbourne in our MR truck
• Pick up and delivery, emptying our 12m and 8m hook lift bins in our HR truck
• Customer communication
• General nursery hand tasks
• Grounds maintenance
• Machine maintenance

Applicants need to be physically fit and able to lift material.  A good understanding of the Melbourne road network would be an advantage. 

You will need good communication and literacy  skills. A clean driving history  and be able to work well in a team environment. 

Please send your CV to jobs@kilbytreefarm.com.au

Posted 17 November

Landscape Tradesman

Melbourne Landscape Co currently have a position available to join our team building High Quality Commercial Projects across Melbourne. Our emphasis on professionalism and offering the highest quality available exclusively to the Commercial Market has resulted in consistent growth over many years. We specialise in building more challenging projects and are ready to welcome the successful candidate.  

 Candidates for this role should have: 

• Trade Certification
• Strong leadership qualities
• Drive for quality workmanship
• Team ethos

We undertake/co-ordinate all facets of our trade including earthworks and drainage, custom carpentry works, paving and decorative concrete including in-situ structures, synthetic rubber and grass, irrigation and lighting as well as planting and turf. We welcome Tradesmen with a broad skill set and Strong Leadership to help develop Apprentices. 

The successful Applicant will be responsible for efficient and effective workmanship while maintaining productivity standards within the team. You will be self-driven and a strong Team Player able to effectively communicate among the Construction Team and Contractors and can expect the Full Support of the Site Manager who will be hands on as well as close regular contact with the Director to ensure you have the full support of Melbourne Landscape Co to deliver our Projects on time and on Budget.

The Successful Applicant will receive: 

• Above Award Salary Package
• All the benefits of Full Time Employment including Annual Leave, Sick Leave and Superannuation
• Fully Branded Work Uniforms

If this sounds like you then please submit all enquiries in writing to Bronson and we look forward to contacting short listed Applicants shortly.  

All candidates must have a valid drivers license, own tools and be prepared to travel within Melbourne and beyond at times. The Successful Applicant will also need to provide a White Card, Working with Children’s Certificate & Police Check.   

Please send Resumes to Bronson Wrigglesworth: bronson@melbournellandscapeco.com 

Landscape Apprentice

Melbourne Landscape Co is a Commercial Landscape company based in the South East building projects across Melbourne specialising in Childcare Centres and Open Spaces.  We pride ourselves in offering High Quality Finishes on Highly Technical Projects, we value Service, Quality and Integrity in all our business operations.

Apprentices can expect to learn all aspects of the trade from hard to soft landscape construction, including but not limited to a wide variety of carpentry, concrete, paving, drainage/earthworks, irrigation and planting.  We pride ourselves in being able to offer a complete landscape solution to our clients with all trades being undertaken or managed by our own staff.  Our highly experience team are more than qualified to develop our apprentices who we strive to be among Melbourne's best tradesman.

Applicants must have a strong work ethic, take pride in their work and have a genuine passion for the trade.  Applicants must also have a current drivers licence with own transport and be prepared for travel to our sites across Melbourne.  Applicants will also need to have a VIC White Card and be prepared to supply a Working with Children's Check and Police Check. 

Please send Resumes to Bronson Wrigglesworth: bronson@melbournellandscapeco.com 

Posted 10 November

1st Year Landscape Apprentice

Complete Landscape Solutions is a Melbourne based landscape construction company that provides the following services:

Paving, stone work, brick and block work, timber structures, water features, turfing, planting, irrigation, lighting and more.

We are looking for a 1st year apprentice to join us due to an increase in work. We are interested in educating our employees so that they will grow and become a part of the future of this business.

We require that you are punctual, hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.

All applicants are required to have a driver's licence and a vehicle.

All tools are provided.

Please apply via the Seek Job Ad

Horticulture Apprentice

We are also looking for an apprentice (1st or 2nd year) to join our garden maintenance division due to an increase in work. We are interested in educating our employees so that they will grow and become a part of the future of this business. 

We require that you are punctual, hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.

All applicants are required to have a driver's licence and a vehicle.

All tools are provided.

Please apply via the Seek Job Ad

Posted 10 November

Qualified Landscaper Leading Hand/Foreman 

Julian McCarthy Landscapes Pty Ltd is a sought after, high end residential and commercial landscape construction business working with several leading landscape architects and designers throughout the metropolitan area and Mornington Peninsula producing exciting and rewarding projects. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and self-driven landscaper to join our friendly established team who is focused on a career in landscaping. 

The applicant will bring to the position: 

• Great Communication Skills with clients and your team 
• The Ability to work autonomously and take the lead in a team 
• Have Good Work Ethic 
• Skill base in both soft and hard landscape 
• Hold a current drivers licence 
• Show initiative and be willing to learn 

There will be opportunities for progression and promotion within the company as you develop. This is a full- time role, offering a competitive salary, with a company vehicle. 

Please send through your CV  to admin@jmclandscapes.com.au. 

Posted 10 November

Qualified Landscaper and Horticulturalist / Gardener positions available

ElaeoCarpus is a growing landscape construction and grounds maintenance organisation providing landscape design, construction, and maintenance services to a range of customers and sites in the commercial, health, education, and government sectors.

We're looking for a highly motivated, qualified landscaper for the landscaping role, and a qualified gardener for the horticultural role to join our growing, compact team, with prior landscaping experience for the landscaping role, and gardening experience for the horticultural/gardener role.

This is an exciting opportunity to continually improve and grow, in a supportive environment, with varying jobsites and clients, utilising a wide range of skill sets.

Working with management, and the landscape supervisor, works will include some of the following tasks, depending on the successful applicants experience and skills: use of plant and machinery such as skid-steers and excavators, setting out following provided landscape plans, paving, concreting and formwork, retaining walls, garden edging, irrigation maintenance and installation, planting, garden bed installation such as installation of topsoil, mulch and cultivation.

Knowledge of general OHS requirements is essential, we will assist in developing your knowledge further in good quality, safety and environmental practices and standards.

For this role, you will have:
- A certificate III in (Landscape Construction or similar)
- Have or willing to obtain a construction induction card (Red or White Card)
- Have or willing to obtain a working with children check card
- A current manual driver's license
- Have a good work ethic
- Have a strong customer focus
- Have good communication skills
- Have high attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a team or individually

Please forward applications or any questions regarding these roles to info@elca.com.au.

Posted 10 November