Muru Mittigar

Landscape Gardener

Muru Mittigar  •  $72k - $80k/yr  •  Sydney, AU (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Landscape Gardener to join our team in Sydney, New South Wales. This temporary, casual role is essential for maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces, ensuring they are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The successful candidate will play a vital role in our building and construction projects, contributing to the overall quality and appeal of our developments.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain garden beds, lawns, and other outdoor areas.
  • Plant, prune, and care for trees, shrubs, and flowers.
  • Install and maintain irrigation systems to ensure optimal plant health.
  • Assist in the design and layout of landscaping projects.
  • Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely.
  • Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time and to specification.
  • Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with clients.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a tradesperson in landscaping or horticulture.
  • Certificate III (or higher) in relevant Horticulture qualification
  • Knowledge of plant species and horticultural practices.
  • Ability to operate gardening machinery and tools.
  • Strong physical fitness and stamina for outdoor work.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • A valid driver's licence is preferred.
Muru Mittigar

About Muru Mittigar

Muru Mittigar is a not for profit organisation which seeks to advance Aboriginal culture, and in particular Darug culture, improve the economic and social capacity of Aboriginal people and empower meaningful participation to enhance their role as traditional Custodians of Country.

Muru Mittigar means ‘Pathway to Friends’ in the Darug language (the Traditional Custodians of our area). We provide a wide range of services to support local Darug people and the wider Aboriginal community, including:

A unique meeting place for sharing cultures,

Training and employment in Natural Resource Management,

Mine and broad acre rehabilitation,

Retail and customer service,

Cultural renewal opportunities through the Ngarra Aboriginal Knowledge Centre, and

Financial counselling and interest free loans through the Muru Mittigar Community Finance Hub.

In addition, the Muru Mittigar Cultural and Education Centre offers a range of activities for visitors to learn Darug traditional ways and participate in hands-on experiences, such as boomerang throwing and didgeridoo workshops.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
PENRITH, AU
Year Founded
1998
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