Lead Gardener

Torrington Horticulture is a family run business that has been servicing some of Toowoomba's prominent commercial facilities for over 40 years.

We’re seeking a reliable and enthusiastic gardener / horticulturist to join a small, friendly team maintaining prominent commercial sites and large prestige private gardens around Toowoomba.

We are looking for:

Key responsibilities

• Horticultural care: Plant selection, soil preparation, fertilising, pest and disease monitoring, seasonal planting.
• General garden maintenance: Hedging, weeding, pruning, mulching, and planting. (NO mowing, edging or weed eating)
• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions independently and direct other team members in onsite activities.
• Customer service: Liaise politely with clients, follow job briefs, and leave sites clean and safe.

Skills and experience

• Experience in gardening or horticulture mandatory.
• Practical skills: pruning, plant ID and selection, safe use of garden machinery.
• Attributes: punctual, physically fit, attention to detail, good communicator.
• Driver’s licence and reliable transport preferred

What we offer

• Supportive, small-team environment with on-the-job mentoring.

• Variety of sites and tasks to build skills and experience.

• Opportunity for more hours or regular work for the right person.

Desirable:

• Horticulture qualifications (Cert III or above) or relevant on the job experience.
• Prior experience in a similar role (gardening, horticulture, landscaping)
• Blue Card, First Aid qualification, herbicide application accreditation or chainsaw accreditation.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate offered for the ideal candidate, with flexible workdays and up to 38 hours per week if desired. Enjoy early finishes on Fridays!
• Uniform and training provided.

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 How to apply

Apply through Seek with your resume and a short introduction telling us about your experience and why you’re suitable for the role.

Start date: Flexible — we’re keen to meet candidates who can begin soon.

Applications reviewed as received. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.