Landscape Gardener

AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION ACTION on behalf of NATURE PLAY SOLUTIONS is hiring a Full time Landscape Gardener role in Kewdale, WA. Apply now to be part of our team.

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $75,000 per year

Landscape Gardener

Nature Play Solutions

8 Burchell Way, Kewdale WA 6105

Full time Position

Salary $75,000 per annum superannuation

We are busy, and seeking an experienced landscape gardener to join our team.

Overview

Work involves hard and soft landscaping, including installing play equipment items and maintenance of existing play spaces.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analyse nature-based play space landscape designs, including layout of levels, areas for lawn/artificial turf, paths, location of planned play equipment items, retaining walls, trees, other plants, etc.

• Plan and design outdoor environments, including gardens, parks, and residential or commercial landscapes.

• Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications to arrange for necessary materials and tools.

• Clear and prepare areas, e.g. levels of the site, for appropriate hard landscaping (e.g. installing equipment/furniture, paving, limestone block retaining walls) and soft landscaping (e.g. planting plants and trees)

• Select and plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants according to design

• Apply pesticides and herbicides to control pests and weeds

• Machine / tool use and maintenance

• Reticulation preparation and installation

• Prepare soil appropriately for planting and lawn, to facilitate healthy growth

• Install artificial turf and construct gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, decking, play areas, pathways, benches and play equipment/ furniture

• Planting set out / planting

• Operate and maintain gardening machinery and tools, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and chainsaws.

• Maintenance including all aspects of landscape gardening: edging, weeding, topping up mulch and sand, monitor and maintain planted and lawn areas, planting, pruning trees and plants, blowing, weed control, and some timber maintenance, e.g. staining, etc.

Qualifications / Experience

Certificate III or IV qualification desirable or Three Years' Relevant Experience

Experience with landscaping related to children's play spaces

Skills

· Landscape construction (e.g., building walls, paths, decks, pergolas).

• Plant knowledge (identifying species, appropriate plant selection for different environments).

• Garden maintenance (pruning, mowing, pest management, fertilizing).

• Soil preparation (cultivating, conditioning, and fertilizing soils).

• Irrigation system installation and maintenance.

• Ability to read and interpret landscape designs and plans.

• Safe operation of landscaping machinery (e.g., chainsaws, mowers, excavators).

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.

Tickets

• WA Construction White Card

• Excavator Operator Ticket

• Skid Steer Operator Ticket

Applications to: *******