This role focuses on meticulous grounds maintenance and presentation. Your daily routine will encompass all facets of gardening, including shaping hedges, mowing, mulching, weed and pest management and managing dedicated watering schedules to ensure the irrigation system remains fully operational. Beyond general gardening, you will take a significant role in managing the Olive Grove, which involves fertilisation, tractor spraying, and coordinating specialised pruning. Throughout your work, maintaining clear communication with the management team is crucial for the seamless operation of the enterprise. About the Enterprise This opportunity is with a family-run farming enterprise that successfully operates multiple high-value properties across the picturesque Southern Highlands region. Located near Paddy's River, the owners are actively seeking a dedicated professional whose passion is ensuring that all properties are consistently maintained to an immaculate, high standard. This unique position offers a genuine opportunity to work closely with the owners in a highly supportive team environment, where the focus is squarely on the preservation and exceptional presentation of both the land and its historic homesteads. The employer is pleased to offer a competitive hourly rate, negotiable based on the applicant’s skills, comprehensive experience, and demonstrable industry knowledge. This stable and rewarding position is ideally suited to motivated individuals seeking a tranquil yet active lifestyle within a beautiful, highly desirable rural setting. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable hard worker with sharp attention to detail who can work unsupervised, manage a daily task list, and problem-solve remote property issues. The ideal candidate will blend professional horticultural expertise with the practical skills needed to manage a large rural landscape. Key Requirements Skills: Experienced with general gardening, property maintenance, and basic tractor operation. Licences: A valid manual driver’s licence is required; chemical application accreditation is highly desirable. Communication: Effective teamwork skills to coordinate smoothly with the owners, management team and farm staff. Affinity: A caring, respectful attitude towards livestock, particularly horses and general farm animals. Register your interest If you feel that you’re the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you’re the right fit. For further information, please call Bec on 0455 215 976 or email bec@droverag.com.au
