THE ROLE

The Head Gardener role reports to the General Manager and is responsible for overseeing all horticulture and landscaping responsibilities, with a focus on maintaining the exceptional standards of the estate and other associated properties.
This role is full time, and located onsite at Mona Farm.

DUTIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Manage daily horticultural tasks including lawn care, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, feeding, weeding, and basic plant healthcare across Mona Farm, Cedar Lodge Motel, Mona Farm Guest Houses (onsite and offsite), Provisions Deli & Creperie and The Albion.
• Collaborate with horticultural contractors to generate innovative ideas and oversee the upkeep of Mona Farm gardens.
• Lead the Garden team, ensuring efficiency, performance, and effective task management.
• Actively contribute as a hands-on member of the Garden team.
• Prepare the property for weddings, events, and guest accommodations.
• Manage and maintain the irrigation system and composting processes.
• Maintain a productive kitchen garden in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Oversee propagation, seed raising, and chemical management.
• Ensure proper maintenance of gardening equipment and supplies inventory.
• Establish and uphold departmental standards, conducting regular reviews for compliance.
• Optimise team operations to enhance guest, employee, and owner satisfaction.
• Adhere to WHS and regulatory policies, ensuring best practices for safety, sanitation, and cost management.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders, special projects, and administrative tasks.
• Provide superior service, and maintain a professional approach with colleagues.
• Maintain budgets, track expenditures, and support senior management with operational reviews.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee year-round garden maintenance.
• Develop and document a comprehensive annual maintenance schedule.
• Manage weekly staff rosters and staffing needs, including recruitment and performance management.
• Engage with the local community, and uphold Mona Farm’s image and suggest improvements where needed.
• Identify risks and issues and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Provide guided tours of the gardens as required.
• Regularly review processes to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensuring that Mona Farm adheres to WHS and other regulatory policies
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Perform other duties as and when required by Management.