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We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a skilled gardener, with heritage experience preferable, to join our team.
Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery is set on almost two acres on the western bank of the Nepean River in Emu Plains. This cultural hub is dedicated to showcasing contemporary and modern art, fostering creativity and engaging the community through exhibitions, programs, classes and events.
Once the home of Margo and Gerald Lewers — two leading artists in the development of modernism in Australian art — this cultural treasure was gifted to Penrith City Council in 1980. Today, the legacy of the Lewers is honoured by maintaining a site of creativity and cultural significance, including the renowned heritage listed garden.
If you have at least five years gardening experience, the opportunity exists for you to share in the rich legacy of culture and community that defines this iconic site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general garden maintenance across the site
- Undertake lawn mowing, edging, hedging, and pruning activities
- Carry out weed control, mulching, and planting
- Complete general site cleaning and upkeep
- Identifying plant health issues and manage as required
- Safely operate and maintain of gardening tools and equipment
- Working to a scheduled maintenance plan, including a conservation management, ensuring high-quality standards
- Build and maintain relationships with the teams including the onsite café team
- Opportunity to conduct regular visitor garden tours and interaction with visitors
Skills & Experience:
- Certificate II in Horticulture
- Minimum five years’ experience in gardening.
- Strong knowledge of plant care, pruning techniques
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Current driver’s licence
- Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in quality work
- Experience in maintenance of heritage gardens an advantage
Benefits & Perks:
- Part-time role, days flexible (at least 3 days required)
- 7am – 3.30pm (30mins break)
- Stable role (previous Gardener worked for over 20 years on site)
- Supportive environment and part of a great team
- Gallery Store discounts, café discount and discounted tickets to The Joan Sutherland Theatre performances
How to apply
Applicants should submit a two-page cover letter addressing the key result areas, along with their most recent CV.
Applications can be submitted to ppvarecruitment@ppandva.com.au. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Lauren O’Neill lauren.oneill@ppandva.com.au .
Applications close Thursday 3 December, 5pm.