Gardener/Horticulturist, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Rosehill NSW, Australia Apply Back to Results The team!
Join a supportive, diverse, tight-knit and collaborative team Free onsite parking 2 complimentary member race day passes for events all year round THE AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB STORY With over 110 racedays and a host of hundreds of Business and Social events every year, each of our five venues – Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Canterbury Park, Warwick Farm and Rosehill Bowling Club are uniquely exciting.
At the heart of our success is our People.
At Australian Turf Club we are guided by our corporate values Collaborate, Care, Achieve & Innovate.
We are one club by name and nature, empowering our people to lead from the front and deliver results in a safe and supportive workplace.
THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Racecourse Manager, this permanent full-time position will be responsible for supervising the ongoing site maintenance and management of Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and collaborate with other ATC sites primarily focusing on Gardens and grounds, to ensure they are presented in the best possible condition and contribute to making Rosehill a premier racing and training facility.
DAY TO DAY, THE ROLE WILL: Assist with the maintenance and presentation of gardens, landscapes and turf across the grounds Perform planting, pruning, weeding and mulching tasks and general upkeep of the gardens Test and apply chemicals, identify, and mitigate against potential pest and disease risks Contribute to maintaining a safe and visually appealing environment for visitors and stakeholders THE RIGHT FIT To be successful in the role, the right fit will have the following experience and capability: A trade certificate in Horticulture or a related discipline is essential; Minimum of 3 years' experience, outside of an apprenticeship; OH&S provisions relating to manual handling and the handling of pesticides and other chemicals used in the day-to-day management of the Gardens and grounds; Broad understanding of chemical application, pest and disease management; Ability to identify and recommend plants; Experience in indoor plant maintenance; Desirable but not essential; irrigation installation and maintenance; Desirable but not essential; experience in large scale propagation; Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; Computer literacy and skills in the use of Microsoft Office; Comfortable working in close proximity to horses with the potential risk of exposure to horse incidents, accidents and fatalities; THE PERKS Free onsite parking – close and convenient location 2 complimentary member race day passes for events all year round An additional day off per year for Wellbeing Leave Recognition for outstanding work through our reward & recognition program End of carnival team celebrations and regular social events Opportunities to give back to the community through our volunteering program If you believe you are the right fit and demonstrate our values, come and join us.
To apply, visit: https://www.australianturfclub.com.au/our-careers/ Applications close on Wednesday, 19th February 2025 We look forward to reviewing your application.
Australian Turf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where our team members feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.
We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.
Type: Permanent Category: Trades and Services Reference ID: MB000083 Date Posted: 22/01/2025