Gardener
Create, cultivate and maintain gardens by tending to plants.
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May 2021
Gardening/landscaping is often labour intensive. It can be incredibly demoralising and rewarding at the same time. You often have to enjoy the little things, and take time to literally stop and smell the roses.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Horticulture
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationLocal govt parks and gardens
The good thingsWorking outside, sharing plant knowledge, meeting friendly dogs, seeing people enjoy and appreciate the public spaces you maintain (&the occasional positive feedback that comes with that)
The challengesWhen your parks or gardens get vandalised or destroyed, litter pickup and cleaning up after inconsiderate members of public.
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Aug 2019
Being a Gardener is tough at times, although the freedom of the outdoors is priceless
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationDetail
The good thingsIt’s a fulfilling role with a wide range/variety of different duties it’s outdoors with Nature & fresh air with the sun in your face. each day is different depending on the weather the job type & days...
The challengesIt can be very physically demanding. Your busiest time of work is in the heat of summer, we’re everything is growing fast.
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