Horticulture, Conservation and Landscaping Specialist

Join a growing local business making Adelaide greener and more sustainable.

Horticulture, Conservation & Landscaping Specialist – Adelaide

Love being outdoors and want your work to actually change a city? Join Urban Renew and help create greener, cooler, healthier streets and parks across Adelaide. This isn't just gardening — you'll be caring for rain gardens, biofilters and tree pits, planting new landscapes, and jumping in on light construction that brings WSUD and streetscape projects to life.

You'll move between sites, work in small friendly teams, meet great people, and see the impact of your work every day. If you've got horticulture or landscaping skills (or solid experience), a good attitude, and a licence, we want to meet you.

We offer supportive crew, hands-on training, real career growth, and the chance to make Adelaide a better place — one project at a time.

About Us

We are a small but growing Adelaide and Sydney-based company specialising in Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD), streetscape maintenance, and landscape construction for local councils and developers.

WSUD (Water Sensitive Urban Design) refers to environmentally sustainable landscaping practices that manage stormwater and integrate green infrastructure — similar to natural assets or green infrastructure. Our projects help create resilient, healthy, and attractive urban environments by combining horticulture, landscaping, and water management principles.

As demand for our services grows, we're looking for a dedicated Horticulture/Conservation maintenance and Landscaping Specialist to join our team full-time and help deliver high-quality work across Adelaide's public spaces and urban landscapes.

Position Details

Role: Horticulture/Conservation maintenance and Landscaping Specialist

Location: Adelaide, South Australia

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive and based on experience (discussed at interview)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out WSUD installations and maintenance, including planting, and the upkeep of biofilters, rain gardens, and other sustainable water management systems including tree pits.
• Undertake streetscape and landscape maintenance, such as planting, pruning, irrigation, mulching, and general care of public open spaces.
• Assist with light construction and landscape works for local council and development projects.
• Represent the company in a professional manner during site work and client interactions.
• Work flexibly to meet project requirements — occasional early starts, late finishes, or weekend work may be required.

About You

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being outdoors, and values sustainability.

You will ideally have:

· Qualification in horticulture, conservation, landscaping, or garden maintenance, OR 3 Years experience in similar role

· A reliable, proactive approach and a strong work ethic.

· Good presentation and communication skills, as you'll often represent the business onsite and at client meetings

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in small teams.

· A valid driver's license and willingness to travel between sites across Adelaide.

· A genuine interest in sustainable urban environments and green infrastructure.

*If you have work related referees in similar roles, please put this in your submission.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental projects improving Adelaide's urban landscapes.
• Supportive, friendly team in a growing local business with long-term potential.
• Training and development to help you expand your skills and knowledge.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance.