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 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.

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 in a retirement community.
• 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.

• 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.