Horticulturist
4 Gardens looks after some of Canberra’s nicest private gardens. We’re a small, boutique team, and we’re after a qualified, experienced horticulturist (min. Cert III) to help us keep doing that properly.
This isn’t a high-volume mowing round. Our clients care about quality, and we need someone who already knows their trade. In return, you’ll join a small, close-knit team with a genuine path to team leader for the right person.
About Us
We provide vibrant, happy and healthy gardens for our clients across Canberra. Our work covers the full range of garden maintenance, including:
- Lawn mowing and maintenance
- Hedge trimming
- Weed control
- Tree and plant pruning
- Plant pest and disease detection and treatment
- Mulching
- And more
About You
We need someone qualified and reliable, not someone learning the ropes. You’ll bring:
- A horticulture qualification (minimum Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent)
- A genuine eye for detail and pride in your work
- Good baseline physical fitness for a hands-on, active role
- The ability to work well within a team
- An unrestricted driver’s licence (trailer experience preferred)
- Your own way of getting to our shed in Hume for a 7am start, as public transport options here are limited
- Full right to work in Australia
- A current or willingness to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card and police check
The Role
- Part-time (minimum 4 days per week) or full-time available
- Full-time is a 38-hour week, with overtime rates paid for additional hours worked
- Early morning starts, 7am from our shed in Hume
- 3-month probation period
- Starting August
- Salary negotiable, based on your experience and qualifications
Why Work with Us
- Deepen your horticultural expertise and keep growing your knowledge of what it takes to make gardens thrive
- Build your skills on motorised tools and equipment
- Genuine opportunity to grow into a team leader role for the right candidate, with a clear pathway for career progression
- Enjoy a great work-life balance with a mid-afternoon finish time
- Be part of a small, positive team environment
- Enjoy a physically active worklife/lifestyle
- Establish yourself and flourish as a Horticulturist with a business that takes real pride in the gardens it looks after
How to Apply
Email your application with the subject “Job Application – Qualified Horticulturist”, or call to apply. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.