Posted 52d ago

Landscape Gardner

The Coconut Hut Port Douglas QLD 4877

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,515 - $86,000
38 Hours per week

Key points we found

  • Full-time position for an experienced Landscape Gardener
  • Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, and maintaining gardens
  • Must have at least 1 year of experience and Certificate III in Landscape Construction

The Coconut Hut in Port Doulas is a local landscaping business specialising in tree removals, palm de-nutting, and garden makeovers – bringing tropical charm and expert care to your outdoor space.

The Coconut Hut is now looking to employ a fulltime experienced Landscape Gardener to join our team. We are offering a yearly salary $75,515 - $86,000 depending on experience.

The right candidate will be responsible for:

· Mowing, trimming, tree cutting and pruning

· Plants, transplants, fertilizers, applies chemicals, waters, prunes and weeds flows beds and plant areas.

· Installing, operating, repairing and maintaining irrigation systems.

· Work with hand tools and machinery such as plants vehicle and diggers.

· Perform maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking

· Maintain all areas clean and tidy

· Train and supervise junior gardeners

· Ensure a safe environment for staff and clients by adhering to safety and health regulations.

· Seeding and sodding lawns

· Keep plants and flowers healthy by pruning and trimming trees and shrubs and weeding, mulching and aerating.

· Maintain the existing landscaping design and ensure plant survival

· Distributes proper fertilisers, insecticides and organic materials

· Install and maintain hard scapes

· Water plant and grass as needed and apply fertilisers

About You:

· At least 1 year of experience as a Landscape Gardener

· Holds Certificate III in Landscape Construction

· Strong ability to operate and control landscape and gardening equipment

· Strong physical skills like lifting, bending and reaching

· The ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools

· Strong attention to detail.

If you believe you meet the criteria above, please apply now with your resume & cover letter!

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
CHEMICAL APPLICATION
fertilising
Hardscape Installation and Maintenance
Irrigation System Installation and Maintenance
LAWN MOWING
Lifting, Bending, Reaching
Machine and tool maintenance
Mulching and Aerating
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND STRENGTH
Plant and Flower Care (Pruning, Trimming, Watering)
PLANTING
PRUNING
Tree removal
Use of hand tools and machinery
WEED CONTROL

Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in landscape construction

More details
Date posted
19 Feb 2026
Category
Trades & Services
Occupation
Landscaper & Gardener
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Other Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
1 to 10

The Coconut Hut

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Pay insights
Market average based on all Landscape Gardener jobs in Northern QLD
Above avg. range
$76k - $86k
Market average
$61k
$60k - $60k
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0 jobs
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Market average
$60k
$86k
This job pays above average

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