Gardener

Duties & responsibilities

• Improvement and upkeep of all gardens, and passive turf areas.
• Assist the Property Manager and Head of Grounds in all aspects of enhancing, planning, creating and constructing gardens, including future budgeting.
• Ensure weeding, poisoning mulching, watering, pruning/hedging, mowing/edging, blowing, clearing debris from gutters and rubbish removal from gardens and hard surfaces.
• Liaise with Head of Grounds to schedule and plan upkeep of College Grounds
• Dispense the application and spreading of fertilizers and other chemicals in a safe manner.
• Program irrigation systems.
• Ensure facilities and grounds of the College are physically safe.
• Assist the Property manager with setting a gardening budget and arrange quotations with suppliers and contractors.
• Liaise and coordinate grounds contractors under the direction of Property Manager and Head of Grounds

Experience & Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Horticulture or Landscape management or relevant experience and advanced knowledge in Garden management practices
• Knowledge of the appropriate use and handling of chemicals, herbicides and pesticides.
• Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Machinery licence or ability to operate mowers. 

Interested?

To apply, please visit the College website www.sbc.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment-opportunities.  The Position Description is available on the website

Applications close at 4:00 pm on Friday, 27 February 2026.
 

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