About the business

Blooms Hire, established in 1986, is a horticultural company servicing SEQ. Our energetic team maintains a wide range of sites, including retail chains, luxury resorts, retirement villages, and body corporates. With over 39 years of success built on our team's passion for horticulture, we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our growing business.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Gardener to manage the garden and grounds maintenance at a variety of properties around Brisbane. The successful candidate will be managing and coordinating day-to-day maintenance activities, ensuring the outdoor spaces are safe, well-presented, and maintained to the highest standards, all within budget and in line with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise a small team of gardeners to complete daily maintenance tasks.

Carry out a range of horticultural duties, including mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, and plant care.

Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules to keep gardens tidy, safe, and visually appealing.

Monitor plant health, identify pests or diseases, and apply appropriate treatments.

Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely.

Liaise with site management and residents to ensure high service standards and minimal disruption.

Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety policies.

Manage green waste removal and maintain clean, hazard-free outdoor areas.

Assist with seasonal planting, landscape improvements, and irrigation maintenance.

Monitor and work within the allocated maintenance budget.

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in garden or landscape maintenance, ideally in a commercial or aged care setting.

Strong horticultural knowledge, including plant care, turf maintenance, and pest/disease management.

Previous leadership or team coordination experience preferred.

Ability to plan and prioritise daily tasks to meet deadlines.

Confident in using and maintaining gardening equipment (mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work respectfully within a team or when engaging with clients or members of the public.

Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.

Physically fit and capable of performing outdoor manual work in various weather conditions.

Relevant horticulture qualifications (Certificate III or higher) desirable.

Current driver’s licence essential;

Chemical spraying licence (AQF3) is an advantage.

Why work for us

Full-Time (38 hours) position with entitlements from commencement

On-the-job development / coaching from Management

Opportunity to progress within the company

All equipment & uniforms supplied

Vehicle & Fuel Card

Flexible working hours & overtime available