Experienced Gardener

Ready to cultivate your career in horticulture?

Urban Growth Gardening, an award-winning company with a strong reputation, is gearing up for their busiest season yet and is seeking passionate individuals to join their team now. The company works across the Northern Beaches, Upper North Shore, and North Sydney and has multiple positions available.

As a well-established company known for their commitment to excellence and sustainable practices, Urban Growth Gardening takes pride in designing and tending to beautiful gardens that clients love. They are an inclusive workplace where all dedicated individuals are encouraged to apply, and they want you to grow with them.

A Day in the Life of an Urban Growth Team Member

On any given day, you'll be a vital part of a team that:

• Performs planting, hedging, trimming, and general garden maintenance.
• Maintains plant health, including fertilisation, mulching, and disease prevention.
• Safely operates mechanical gardening equipment.
• Mows lawns using various tools, including push-on and ride-on mowers.
• Manages weeds and clears debris.
• Keeps garden equipment and tools in top condition.
• Monitors and manages irrigation systems.
• Takes on garden projects, such as laying pavers and building small retaining walls.

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Exciting Opportunities

Horticulture Apprenticeship

Are you a passionate individual eager to kickstart a rewarding career? Our full-time apprenticeship offers hands-on training and mentorship. You'll complete a Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens at Ryde TAFE, with one day of classes per week for the first 2-2.5 years of the 3-4 year program. We also welcome candidates currently completing their course at another company or mature-age applicants.

Requirements:

• You must be fit, healthy, reliable, and enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• No formal experience is needed, but you must have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• You must have a provisional driver's license or be close to obtaining one. If you don't have one yet, you must be able to get yourself to a meeting point each day, to TAFE one day a week, and be committed to getting your license as soon as possible.
• Pay: $15–$25 (full time/part time rates) per hour, plus super.

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Experienced Gardener

Ready to take your skills to the next level? In this casual or part-time role, you'll play a pivotal part in maintaining and enhancing our clients' outdoor spaces. This position has the potential to transition into full-time employment, offering career growth and salary advancement for the right candidate.

Requirements:

• A Certificate III in Horticulture or a related tertiary qualification or experience is ideal.
• A current NSW-recognised Driver's License is essential.
• Pay: $28–$36 (casual rates) per hour, plus super.

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Team Leader

Ready to lead the way and take your career to the next level? As a proactive Team Leader, you'll be responsible for managing a variety of projects, from general garden maintenance to creative landscaping, and overseeing junior staff. This is a casual role with the potential to transition into a full-time position, offering opportunities for long-term employment and career progression.

You should thrive on hands-on horticultural tasks, from planting and pruning to lawn maintenance, and have the skills to tackle landscaping projects like laying pavers and building small retaining walls.

Requirements:

• A NSW Trade Certificate in Landscaping and a NSW Manual Driver's License are essential.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required.
• You must be a proactive leader, physically fit, able to lift objects over 20kg safely, and passionate about the trade.
• Pay: $33–$40 per hour (casual rates), plus super.

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Why Join Urban Growth?

• Competitive compensation, with superannuation included.
• Great work-life balance, with Monday to Friday hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ) and no weekends.
• A supportive and friendly work environment that values your growth.
• Team culture is a priority, with regular social events, a wellness program, and monthly KPI awards to recognise hard work and encourage team bonding.
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional courses when needed and exposure to a wide range of horticultural projects.
• Overtime opportunities may be available.

Please note: A police check, and a working with children check are mandatory for all applicants.

How to Apply

Ready to cultivate your career with Urban Growth Gardening? We encourage you to apply.

Submit your application, including a cover letter, resume, relevant certificates, and two professional references, to

If you are applying for the apprentice role with no previous work history, please provide personal references.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $15.00 – $40.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
• Have you completed a qualification in horticulture?
• Are you currently studying?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?

Licence/Certification:

• Manual Driver Licence (Preferred)
• Working with Children Check (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: On the road