Horticulturist

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Grammar School Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Horticulturist

Melbourne Grammar School is seeking a hands-on Horticulturalist to join our talented and high-preforming Grounds Team.  Working across our three campuses, this role will take stewardship of our gardens and landscaped areas, working with our Head of Grounds to establish an environment that is an vibrant, welcoming and sustainable.

Our Grounds team is a supportive and collaborative team of experts who create and maintain seasonal garden beds, landscaped sculpture gardens and an array of turf and synthetic fields and courts. The role of Horticulturalist is charged with developing spaces that encourage play, like the Native forest at our primary School, and reflection, whilst supporting native species.

This role will see you:

  • Design, develop and maintain the School's gardens and landscaped areas
  • Be responsible for the selection and planting of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals suited to our climate and community needs
  • Maintain hedges, prune trees when required, and carry out seasonal pruning of herbaceous perennials and roses
  • Install and program irrigation systems in line with sustainable practice
  • Use and operate horticulture machinery and chemicals in a safe and responsible manner
  • Support the wider grounds and turf teams to ensure high quality fields and pitches for our co-curricular programs

What you bring

  • Trade certificate or diploma in Horticulture 
  • Industry experience in garden design and plant care
  • An ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of colleagues and contractors
  • A positive attitude and capacity to work autonomously and in a team

Must hold or be willing to obtain a current Employee Working with Children check 


Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities

At Melbourne Grammar School, the health and beauty of our natural environment is important to us. The grounds are an integral component of our learning framework and we understand the importance that our surroundings have on providing our students with a nurturing and welcoming environment.

We believe that education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live. We engage talented people and want them to create possibilities for themselves and for others. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated staff, outstanding resources and facilities.

Applying for the role

To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our secure online staff recruitment portal. 

Click here to view job description

Applications close Sunday 9 November 2025.

Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with Melbourne Grammar Schools Child Safety policies and procedures and the values available on our website.

For inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via 

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