Job Opportunities

Are you a passionate plant nerd living in the Eltham VIC area? Check below for job opportunities, or send us an expression of interest today.

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melsgardencare@gmail.com

Casual Gardener

Date Listed:  23/11/2020

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Do you have a passion for gardening?  Are you willing to wear a uniform that professes your love of worms and weeding?  

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If you are interested in working with a fun bunch of like minded plant nerds, this position may just be for you!

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Mel’s Garden Care & Maintenance is based in Eltham servicing a wide range of gardens in surrounding suburbs.  We are growing and looking to add a casual gardener to our maintenance team.

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This will be an ongoing position of approx. 8-10 hours per week with the possibility of increased hours in the future.  Hours are flexible and there will be no weekend work - yay!    

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Reporting to Mel, the Chief Garden Lover, our ideal candidate will:

  • Love working in a team and also be confident to work unsupervised when required

  • Be skilled in plant identification, particularly weeds, perennial shrubs and trees

  • Have an understanding of the ongoing maintenance requirements of plants

  • Be hard working and physically fit

  • Posses qualifications and/or experience in general garden maintenance tasks including hand weeding, hedging, pruning, planting, and applying soil amendments such as compost, fertilisers and mulch

  • Be organised and have excellent communication skills

  • Have a keen eye for detail and be proud of the work they do

  • Live local or be familiar with the Eltham area

  • Have their own vehicle and drivers license  
     

If you think you have what it takes to have fun whilst learning and working hard, please email your resume to melsgardencare@gmail.com or call us on 0419 321 777 for more information.

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Current Horticulture students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.  Remuneration is in accordance with the Gardening and Landscaping Services Award 2020.

Contact Us

Mel's Garden Care & Maintenance

13 Valonia Drive

Eltham VIC

melsgardencare@gmail.com
PH: 0419-321-777

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