Antegra Leppington is Sydney’s Premier Lifestyle Community for over 50’s comprising of some 225 homes plus an extensive range of resort-style recreation/leisure facilities (championship bowling green, 25 metre lap pool, fully-equipped gymnasium, hair salon, massage therapist, cinema, arts & craft studio, hobby workshop, +) set in 10.9 hectares of professionally landscaped grounds at Leppington in South-West Sydney.

The business is privately owned with a small team of 6-8 permanent staff plus various additional contractors. The position is based on site, in a resort-like environment with free secure parking available. Working hours are 38 hours/week from Monday to Friday.

In addition to the usual lawn mowing, edging, hedging, pruning, weeding, etc., the successful candidate will be involved in some landscape design and construction (plant selection, planting, paving) along with maintenance of irrigation systems, pool, bowling green, water features, etc.. The nature/size of our community may also require completion of tasks beyond the usual horticultural aspects. However, the primary role will be assisting in the preparation and implementation of appropriate horticultural maintenance programs.

Candidates require:

Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture with strong practical experience;

Chemcert Certificate with strong knowledge of chemical sprays and fertilizers;

Experience in use of mowers, line trimmers, hedgers, blowers, sprayers, etc.;

Ability to identify plant diseases, sighs of stress and general plant health, for a wide range of Plants, trees and turf.

High attention to detail and ability to work to a high standard.

Good communication skills, both written and oral, with an ability to engage constructively with residents, business owners, management, other staff members and contractors;

Ability to work alone (initiative, self-discipline) and as part of a small team; and

A commitment to continuous improvement.

In addition to above award wages, the successful candidate will enjoy four weeks paid annual leave largely at the time of their choice (including Christmas), a pleasant and orderly work environment and the support of Management in achieving their goals.