Head Gardener

Overview : As the Head Gardener, you will lead a dedicated team in maintaining and enhancing a 600-acre estate, featuring extensive English-styled gardens, native Australian landscapes, an orchard, a vegetable garden and a cut flower garden. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to the estate's aesthetic vision and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and mentor a small team of skilled gardeners, ensuring the highest standards of horticultural excellence.
• Design and maintain the estate in harmony with English-style gardens and native Australian landscapes.
• Implement sustainable gardening practices, focusing on water conservation, organic fertilization, and integrated pest management.
• Select and source a diverse range of plants, maintain the in-house nursery, and propagate plants from seeds and cuttings.
• Manage budgets for garden operations and efficiently source tools and supplies.

Qualifications :

• Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture, with knowledge of Turf and Landcare management.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team on a large estate.
• Chainsaw qualifications and ChemCert AQF3 Chemical Accreditation are mandatory.
• Working knowledge of in-ground irrigation systems
• MR (Medium Rigid) truck license is preferred.

Application Process : If you are a passionate and experienced horticulturist with a commitment to sustainability, we invite you to APPLY NOW . Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience or for further details contact K ate McKittrick on 0409 393 696 .

Benefits : This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team in the ongoing care of an exclusive Australian country estate's breathtaking gardens. An excellent package, including a beautiful, 4-bedroom house on the estate, is provided.