Landscape Construction

Hills & Co Landscapes is a boutique landscaping company dedicated to professionalism and high-quality attention to detail. We are expanding our team and looking for a reliable, motivated full-time professional to grow with us.

If you are an experienced landscaper with a strong work ethic, teamwork skills, eager and enthusiastic to improve your skills in the trade, we want to hear from you. We provide full on-the-job training and a supportive team environment.

The Role

You will work on diverse boutique residential projects, being responsible to plan, construct and establish garden landscapes in accordance with approved landscape plans and specifications.

Job Duties:

Landscape Planning

• Interpret approved landscape plans, drawings and specifications, prepare site set-out information, select suitable landscape materials and plant stock, and schedule landscape construction activities.

Site Preparation

• Prepare landscape sites for construction and planting by clearing designated areas, undertaking excavation, grading and levelling surfaces, improving soil conditions, and preparing garden beds and turf areas.
• Set out and install hard and soft landscape works in accordance with approved plans and specifications.

Hard Landscaping

• Prepare subgrades and finished levels, and wet-lay natural stone, crazy paving and modular pavements, including set-out, marking, cutting and grouting.
• Set out and install steel edging, including cutting, securing and fixing, with minor welding where required.
• Prepare and construct concrete footings for landscape features, ensuring correct heights, reinforcement and finished levels in accordance with project specifications.

Soft Landscaping

• Select, set out and plant trees, shrubs, hedges and other plant material in accordance with landscape designs, site conditions and horticultural requirements.
• Prepare garden beds and turf areas by conditioning soils, applying fertilisers, and laying instant turf to achieve the required landscape finish.

Landscape Irrigation

• Install landscape irrigation systems in accordance with approved landscape plans and specifications, including wiring, controllers, solenoids, pipework, pop-up sprinklers, nozzles and subsurface irrigation systems.
• Inspect, adjust and repair landscape irrigation systems to ensure the effective watering, establishment and ongoing health of lawns, gardens, trees and landscaped areas.

Materials and Resource Management

• Measure work areas and estimate quantities of soil, mulch, turf, plants, paving materials and other landscape supplies.
• Organise materials, equipment and resources required for the efficient completion of landscaping projects.

Plant, Equipment and Safety

• Safely operate and carry out routine pre-start inspections and basic maintenance of landscaping machinery, plant, hand tools and specialised equipment used for landscape construction and installation works.
• Carry out all landscaping work in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements, environmental controls, waste management practices and company policies.

Quality Assurance

• Inspect completed landscape works against approved plans and specifications, identify defects or plant establishment issues, and carry out remedial works within the scope of the position.

Requirements:

• Minimum AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the- job training, or AQF Certificate IV.
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
• Minimum 1 years of relevant work experience is a must.
• Whitecard
• Current Drivers Licence

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Knowledge: sound knowledge of hard and soft landscaping
• Attitude: A positive mindset with a strong willingness to listen, learn, and adapt.
• Experience: Prior experience in soft and hard landscaping.
• Reliability: Ability to work full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality landscapes
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform outdoor manual work in various weather conditions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management skills and ability to complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety practices

If you feel you meet the above requirements, please forward a Resume and Cover Letter detailing why you are suited for this role to accounts@hillsandco.com.au

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Pay: $65,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person