Horticulturialist Landscape Gardener

About the role

Join Pitkethley’s Landscape Management (PLM)
PLM is a respected Sydney-based landscape management company specialising in high-quality residential and commercial garden care. We are committed to excellence, professionalism, and outstanding customer service.

We are currently recruiting for two streams of roles:

1. Landscape Maintenance Supervisors (Managers)

2. Gardeners / Trades Assistants / Apprentices

1. Landscape Maintenance Supervisor (Manager)

About the Role
Supervisors oversee the day-to-day operations of a small team (1–4 staff), ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will be client-facing, responsible for on-site quality control, job planning, and representing PLM professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of 1–4 staff

• Plan and run daily workflow and allocate tasks

• Liaise directly with manager and clients and provide excellent customer service

• Carry out higher-level horticultural and maintenance tasks

• Ensure safety standards and PLM practices are followed

• Support training and development of junior staff

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate II / III in Horticulture.

• Strong plant knowledge and identification skills

• Confidence managing a team and communicating with clients

• Experience delivering high-quality work across multiple sites

• Ability to manage time, solve problems, and maintain high presentation standards

• Irrigation knowledge and soft landscaping experience desirable

• A driver’s licence is preferred

2. Gardeners / Trades Assistants / Apprentices

About the Role
These roles support our maintenance teams in delivering high-quality gardening services. Perfect for developing your skills and growing in the horticulture industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine garden maintenance: mowing, pruning, planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing and mulching

• Operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment

• Assisting with soft landscaping projects

• Monitoring plant health, pests and diseases

• Working as part of a friendly, supportive team

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate II–III in Horticulture (or willingness to undertake one)

• Apprentices welcome to apply

• Physical fitness, reliability, and motivation

• Passion for gardening and learning

• Basic irrigation or landscape experience is a bonus

What We Offer (All Roles)

• The opportunity to work on some of Sydney’s most prestigious gardens

• Quality tools, safety equipment, and training

• A supportive, friendly, and flexible team culture

• Opportunities for career growth—clear pathways from Apprentice to Supervisor

• Competitive salary packages based on experience and qualifications

Join PLM and help us create and maintain Sydney’s most beautiful landscapes.