At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain stunning high-end residential gardens with a focus on quality and detail.
- Company: Join a close-knit landscaping team that values its people and fosters growth.
- Benefits: Earn $68,000 - $78,000 plus super, enjoy consistent hours, and keep your weekends free.
- Other info: Enjoy regular social events and a supportive environment where good work is recognised.
- Why this job: Work in beautiful gardens, develop your skills, and progress into a Team Leader role.
- Qualifications: Experience in garden maintenance, strong plant knowledge, and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 64000 - 72000 $ per year.
- Select People / Apprentice Recruit | Full time
- Garden Maintenance - High End Residential
- Richlands, Australia | Posted on 10/08/2026
- Salary $68,000 - $78,000 fulltime + Super
- Licences/Tickets Car
- Country Australia
- Postal Code 4077
Job Description
If you're an experienced gardener who takes pride in doing things properly, this is an opportunity to work on exceptional residential gardens with a business that genuinely values its people.
You'll be joining an established landscaping team maintaining high-end residential gardens across Brisbane.
The standard of work is high, the team is close-knit, and for someone wanting to take the next step, there's a genuine opportunity to progress into a Team Leader role .
Why Make the Move?
- $68000 - $78000 per hour , depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time position
- Monday to Friday - keep your weekends
- Friendly, close-knit team with a genuine family feel
- Quality equipment and established systems
- Consistent hours and secure ongoing work
- Training and ongoing horticultural development
- Regular team and social events
- Real opportunity to progress into a Team Leader role
- A Team You'll Want to Be Part Of
There's more to a good job than the work itself.
This is a genuinely close-knit team where people know each other, support each other and enjoy coming to work.
There's a real family feel to the business, and that's something they've worked hard to maintain as the company has grown.
People are valued as individuals, good work is recognised and there's plenty of support for those who want to develop their skills or take on more responsibility.
The standards are high, but the environment is friendly and down-to-earth.
Regular social events and team activities are part of the culture, and there's a genuine focus on making this somewhere good people want to stay long term.
What You'll Be Doing
This isn't a basic mow-and-go maintenance role.
The focus is on quality garden care and presentation .
You'll be working across established residential gardens where plant health, attention to detail and the finished result really matter.
Your work will include
- Pruning, hedging and detailed plant care
- Mowing, edging and lawn maintenance
- Planting, mulching and soil improvement
- Weed and pest management
- Seasonal garden maintenance and rejuvenation
- Basic irrigation checks and maintenance Working alongside an experienced and supportive crew
With different properties and gardens to work across, there's plenty of variety throughout the week.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with solid hands-on garden or landscape maintenance experience who knows what good garden maintenance looks like and takes pride in delivering it.
You might already be operating at a senior level, or you could be an experienced gardener who's ready to take that next step.
Ideally, you'll have
- Solid garden or landscape maintenance experience
- Good horticultural and plant knowledge
- Strong pruning, hedging and general garden-care skills
- Confidence using garden maintenance tools and equipment
- An eye for detail and presentation
- A reliable and proactive approach
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Current QLD driver's licence
- Reliable transport to get to HQ
A horticultural qualification is highly regarded, although experience, attitude and the right team fit are just as important.
Ready for Something Better?
If you're happy staying hands-on, there's plenty here to enjoy.
But if you're looking for the next step in your career, the opportunity is there to take on more responsibility and potentially lead a maintenance crew of your own.
If you're an experienced gardener looking for quality work, good people and somewhere you can build a long‐term career, we'd like to hear from you.
Garden Maintenance - High End Residential in Richlands employer: Select People / Apprentice Recruit
Select People is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees in the landscape construction sector. Located in Richlands, QLD, we foster a supportive and collaborative work culture, offering competitive benefits such as superannuation, holiday pay, and clear pathways for career advancement. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that transforms outdoor spaces while building a rewarding and sustainable career.
Contact Details:
Select People / Apprentice Recruit Recruitment Team