Senior Landscape Gardener

Job Type: Full-time

Here at Instyle we're Australia's leaders in plant hire, landscaping and gardening services. You could say we're the one-stop shop in all things’ horticulture. Our business roots are strong, and we are flourishing. Our crew are a solid team who love what they do, and they need an extra pair of gloves in our team.

This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising all gardening and landscaping operations, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

• Planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers, and bulbs as per design drawings to enhance outdoor landscapes.
• Preparing lawn areas by spreading topsoil, planting grass, and adding protection barriers to ensure growth of healthy and aesthetically pleasing lawns.
• Lawn maintenance including watering, adding appropriate fertilization, mowing lawns to the desired height and edging for a clean appearance.
• Garden maintenance, which involves tasks such as watering, fertilizing, weed removal, hedging, pruning for plant health, and the removal of rubbish and debris upon work completion.
• Examining plants and trees, spraying /dusting plants and applying pesticide control when necessary.
• Looking out for safety hazard and removing branches/ diseased trees using chainsaw and/or handsaws.
• To ensure motor vehicles, tools and equipment are cleaned, properly maintained and making sure they are in good working order.
• Maintaining a clean and organized worksite by performing regular clean-up and maintenance activities to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Prompt and regular client feedback / interactions on landscape design concepts/themes for new jobs, and details of work carried out for maintenance works.
• Utilizing personal protective safety gear as required to safely perform daily tasks and maintaining a professional appearance and demeanour that positively represents the company's image.

• Must know how to handle equipment & tools: Lawn Mower, Lawn Edger, Whipper Sniper, Pole Hedge Trimmer, Hedger Trimmer, Chainsaw, High Pressure Washer, Blower, Loppers, Secateurs, Telescopic Tree Pruner, Pruning Saw and Fertiliser Spreader

• Relevant Cert III qualification or at least 3 years experience in a similar role within the landscaping industry
• Manual Drivers Licence
• AFP National Police Check (no older than 1 year) or the ability to obtain one
• Sound knowledge of WHS Policy and Procedure
• Work Health & Safety General Construction Induction and
• Working Safely at Heights (RIIWHS204E)

If you want to get in on this great opportunity, then apply today!