Landscaper/gardener

Landscape Gardener (ANZSCO 362711)

Unit Group 3627: Landscape Gardeners and Irrigation Technicians

**Description**

Landscape Gardeners and Irrigation Technicians plan and construct garden landscapes, and install irrigation systems.

**Indicative Skill Level3**

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

**In Australia**:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

**In New Zealand**:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Occupations in this Unit Group**
- 362711: Landscape Gardener
- 362712: Irrigation Technician

**Tasks**
- Preparing plans and drawings, selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction
- Setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures
- Constructing gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, trellises, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
- Preparing seedbeds and growing sites
- Planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
- Preparing lawn areas by spreading topsoil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
- Determining irrigation system hydraulic parameters
- Installing irrigation systems including pumps and meters
- Testing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems

Location - Perth Western Australia and surrounding areas.

Landscape Gardener ANZSCO - 362711

Fulltime position with start salary $73150.00 to be review at 3 months on performance.

Position requires a qualified Landscaper with turf experience to oversee a team operation.

**Skills**:

- General landscape knowledge in both commercial and domestic.
- Staff management skills to oversee small team.
- Implement design from drawings.
- Skid steer certificate and HR truck driver’s licence. (Desirable but not essential)
- White Card

Key Responsibilities:

- Landscaping and laying turf to a high standard.
- Managing a small team.
- Delegating tasks.
- Irrigation fault finding and repair.
- Chemical handling.
- Operating small plant and equipment.
- Maintenance and repairs of tools and equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a team leader within Beaver Tree Services to build a solid career as a landscaper

turf specialist. The commercial projects will allow you to develop and fine tune your management skills.

Pay: From $37.02 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person