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

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

Senior Supervisor/Construction Manager

• Are you looking for a pathway out of your own business to get off the tools?
• We need a highly skilled tradesperson/business operator to run three to four construction teams
• We have an awesome lineup of projects booked well into 2021 and beyond
• All new home projects, only residential
• 5 days per week, all Eastern suburbs
• Our clients love dealing with us due to our clear, proven systems for reliable outcomes
• We can place you and your staff on very rewarding packages for the right applicants
• Positions are available to fill right now

Please get in touch to discuss how you can restore your work/life balance.

Contact Iain Shulman, General Manager on 0426 643 228 or email iain@supremegreen.com.au

Posted 17 November

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

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.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 27^th November 2020

Posted 17 November

Arborist – Werribee Open Range Zoo

• 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.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 27^th November 2020

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

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 the Seek job ad.

Posted 17 November

Landscaper Apprentice

We are seeking an apprentice within a landscaping 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

The Job

• Learning Soft landscaping skills (planting trees and plants, laying turf, spreading soils mulch etc),
• Learning hard landscaping consisting of building retaining walls, laying paving, rock work, pouring concrete foundations, installing play equipment, and outdoor furniture,
• Learning to install irrigation,
• Working alongside supervisors, helping with set out on large and small commercial sites,
• Working alongside other trades
• Working with landscape plans,
• And learning how to use machinery safely (dingo, bobcat, and electrical hand tools).

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

Yellowstone Landscaping is based in Ferntree Gully and has been operating since 2000 so the only place we're going is up!

If you believe this is you, please forward your resume and a covering letter to admin@yellowstonelandscaping.com.au. Clearly stating Apprentice Landscaper on your application. 

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

Cutting Landscape Constructions is 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 for high-end finishes, quality, and honesty. We offer each client peace of mind guarantee, as at Cutting Landscape Constructions we do not cut corners.

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.

Multiple positions are now available.

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

Qualified Landscaper Position

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.

• Full-time role
• Competitive salary with company vehicle
• 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

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 utmost respect, so we can keep each team member for many years to come.

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 policies are followed, follow company systems and procedures, whilst having a can-do attitude with excellent customer service and communication skills, able to make decisions on the spot, be able to read landscape plans and communicate effectively with clients, tradesmen and apprentices.

Company tools and vehicle will be provided to the successful applicant.

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 the 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.

Posted 6 November

1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd Year Landscape Apprentice

Cutting Landscape Constructions has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, reliable, honest, energetic, self-driven apprentice, who would like to join an employer that has their best interest at heart.

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

The ideal apprentice will be:

• Motivated and eager to learn
• Punctual and honest
• Obtain a current white card
• Obtain a driver’s license or have reliable transport to commute to qualified landscaper’s home so you can be driven to work/ site in company vehicle and be able to return home at the end of each day

What we can offer you:

• Learning from reputable qualified landscapers
• Be able to continue employment after apprenticeship, company vehicle and run your own crew once you are qualified
• Weekly pay whilst you are training
• Overtime and weekend rates
• Company uniform
• A company that cares for your wellbeing, safety and does not tolerate mal behaviour

Posted 6 November

Machine Operator

Are you a licensed machine operator with experience in landscape works and looking for the next step? Well we have the position you’re looking for! Based in Research, we are a small landscaping business who work across private residential, public, commercial and environmental landscapes. We work on diverse projects where you will utilise all your skills.

As an experienced machine operator, you will be confident in all aspects of earthworks from wetland construction to rock placement and street tree planting. You will also have excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Essential qualifications, licenses, training and skills:

• Operator Tickets: Excavator and Bobcat

• Experience operating 5 Tonne Excavator (minimum 2-3 years experience)
• Experience operating Bobcat (minimum 2-3 years experience)
• Proven operating experience a must
• White/Red Card & all relevant and current tickets for Machine Operating
• Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety
• Current Drivers Licence, reliable transport
• Current truck licence

Desirable skills and training:

• Project management
• Ability to direct staff

We are a hands-on landscaping team, and we like all team members to be connected to the work they do. Therefore, some labouring work will be part of this role and physical fitness is also required.

Package negotiable based on skills and qualifications.

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you! Send us your CV to  liam@iddesign.com.au or call Liam on 9437 0555 or 0409 178 213 for further information. Or check us out on Instagram indigenous_design_landscaping.

Posted 4 November

Qualified Landscaper

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic landscape team and work across all areas of landscaping and horticulture? Well we have the position for you! Based in Research, we are a small landscaping business who work across private residential, public, commercial and environmental landscapes. We work on diverse projects where you will utilise all your skills.

As a qualified landscaper, you will be confident in all aspects of hard and soft landscaping, able to manage projects and crew members, interpret plans and have excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Desirable qualifications, licenses, training and skills:

• Certificate 3 Landscape Construction or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction methods
• Strong knowledge of soft landscaping and horticultural methods
• MR Truck
• Bobcat
• Excavator
• Construction Induction Card
• First aid
• Ability to work well in a team
• Highly adapted communication skills

Package negotiable based on skills and qualifications.

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you! Send us your CV to  liam@iddesign.com.au or call Liam on 9437 0555 or 0409 178 213 for further information. Or check us out on Instagram indigenous_design_landscaping.

Posted 4 November

Landscaper

Adam Hompas Landscapes is a growing landscape construction company based in Melbourne's bayside and inner city suburbs. We have established ourselves within the landscape industry for delivering quality landscapes around Melbourne.

Due to a number of upcoming projects ranging from small make overs to new home landscape creations, we are seeking a landscaper to join the small friendly, dynamic team.

Adam Hompas Landscapes is a licensed landscape builder and a member of Landscaping Victoria who pride ourselves on honesty, integrity and quality craftsmanship.

The position

• working with a small friendly supportive team of 1-3 people per time reporting to business owner and senior trades.
• Honest and open culture 
• opportunity to develop and learn within the company   
• Have sound knowledge to cover all aspects of landscape construction including:

Paving, Concreting, Deck and timber work, Feature screens, Retaining walls, Excavation, Drainage, Brick and block work, Stone work, Ground and soil preparation, Planting and Plant identification, PVC and poly pipe irrigation, Landscape lighting.

Applicant must have 

• Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Landscape construction) or significant relevant trade experience 
• Drivers license and reliable vehicle and some tools
• Ability to read and understand plan and specifications including R.L's
• Construction induction card
• Conscious OHS and onsite safety requirements
• Ability to work autonomously
• Rates will be offered and negotiated upon experience and knowledge to the right applicant.
• Uniform and PPE will be provided.

Please send expression of interest and CV to adam@hompas.com

Posted 4 November

Horticulturalist / Landscape Gardener

Jane Jones Landscapes is an award-winning boutique landscape design, construction and maintenance business based in Glen Iris, Victoria. We are a passionate team of designers and horticulturists committed to delivering quality high-end gardens to our clients. We are a small close team, with high expectations both internally and externally.

We believe our staff are our greatest asset and value them accordingly through competitive remuneration in a supportive and caring work environment.

We are seeking an experienced horticulturist to join our team in a full-time role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of experienced Horticulturist will require fulfilment of the following tasks:

• Maintenance and installation of residential and commercial gardens to high standards
• Working as part of a team with other staff, as well as independently as required
• Sound knowledge of irrigation systems, and their maintenance, including seasonal programming and problem solving with minor faults
• Sound plant identification skills and cultivation knowledge

• Competence in the identification of insects, pests, weeds and diseases and initiating control procedures
• Use of, and maintenance of, gardening tools, lawn mowers, whipper snippers, hedging equipment, ladders etc.

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must possess:

• Minimum Qualification Certificate III in Horticulture
• Minimum of three years experience in residential garden maintenance
• Local plant knowledge/experience
• Current Driver’s License and personal vehicle

The successful applicant will be:

• Friendly, reliable and possess a professional manner
• Comfortable in communicating with clients, suppliers and other contractors
• Highly professional and trustworthy
• Able to keep detailed documentation of work in gardens as well as have acute attention to detail & possess good time management skills
• Well groomed, fit and strong to undertake all aspects of garden maintenance independently

All applicants must currently reside within the Melbourne region and must have the right to work permanently within Australia.

An immediate start is available to the right candidate. 

Please apply via SEEK. enquiries can be made to Pauline @ Simplerecruit on 0407902003

Posted 4 November

Qualified Landscaper and a Qualified Horticulturalist/Landscape Gardener

Super Gardens is Victoria’s longest standing, privately owned Commercial Landscape Construction, Gardens and Grounds Maintenance and Sports Turf Management business' servicing a diverse range of clients for over 30 years.      

We are an award winning, industry leading business. As such we are experiencing continued growth and have a range of high end commercial projects in excess of $1million, including hardscapes, playgrounds, open space, streetscapes and softscapes for a range of high profile clients including land developers, schools, councils and universities.

As we continue to grow, we have an opportunity for Qualified Landscaper and a Qualified Horticulturalist/Landscape Gardener with proven Landscaping experience, ideally in the Commercial space, to join our teams across Melbourne. Working closely with the Landscape Supervisors, your key challenges include:
 

• Assisting with planning programmed works including but not limited to: demolition, set out, coordinating sub-contractors, installations, concreting, soft scape and retaining walls etc., to ensure the timely completion of projects and according to budget expectations;
• Hardscape duties: including concrete formwork, paving and timber work etc.;
• Softscape duties: including garden bed preparation, planting and irrigation work and;
• Complying with HSEQ standards including site safety work statements and undertake an analysis of the site to assess any risk prior to work being completed i.e. traffic signage, barricading the work area etc.

To be successful in this hands-on role, you will have:  

• A certificate III in (Landscape Construction or similar) 
• An ability to priortise scheduled work requirements and meet tight deadlines;
• Reliability, with a strong work ethic and able to work unsupervised as required;
• A current manual driver's license;
• A strong customer focus;
• Strong communication skills;
• Have strong attention to detail; and
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to work in a dynamic and busy team environment.

If you are looking for a long term career, where you can grow and add value daily, we would like to hear from you! Please email your resume and cover letter expressing your interest to Kelly Meehan in our People, Safety and Culture team kelly.meehan@supergardens.com.au

Posted 28 October 

Head Gardener for Maintenance Team

• Full time
• Monday to Friday – 40 hrs per week
• Immediate start

Sam Egan Gardens has a well-established residential garden maintenance business servicing the inner suburbs of Melbourne. We require the services of a responsible head gardener who wants to work for a progressive company, that is well systemised and with a close knit team culture.

Your new role will provide:

• Opportunity to grow with an expanding company
• Monday to Friday - 40hrs
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to learn and develop through on the job training
• Above award salary package        

We require you to have:

• A formal qualification in horticulture is preferred; however experience in garden maintenance is essential
• Good knowledge of plants and pests & diseases
• An eye for detail and quality workmanship
• Experience liaising with clients
• Manual drivers licence

To learn more about Sam Egan Gardens please go to www.samegangardens.com.au.

Please contact Frank Cannata on 0424 935 158 for any further information. To apply please forward your resume to maintenance@samegangardens.com.au. 

Posted 27 October

Sales & Dispatch Manager- Alstonville

Prestige Plants Pty Ltd is a wholesale nursery business with propagation, production, dispatch, administration and sales departments located in Kinglake, a production nursery located in Whittlesea and propagation, production, and dispatch departments in Alstonville.

Prestige Plants is seeking the services of a suitably qualified Sales & Dispatch Manager for its Alstonville site in Northern NSW, who will be responsible for working within a team environment to manage, develop and service commercial landscapers, local councils, retailers, domestic landscapers and other clients by maximizing the sale of Prestige Plants core products. The role is also responsible for managing the dispatch team for the purpose of picking and packing of plants for the Kinglake operation as well as for local customers.  At all times the service provision and quality of plants is at the fore of the role.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a tree change and to work in an idyllic seaside region of NSW. This role is available to all interstate applicants and allows for relocation of the successful candidate.

If you believe you are a suitable candidate for this role please forward your Resume and Cover Letter to luke@prestigeplants.com.au.

Posted 27 October