Landscape and Horticulture Recruitment Melbourne

Select People recruits landscaping and horticulture staff for businesses across Greater Melbourne. We find permanent landscapers, horticulturists, gardeners, supervisors, estimators, designers and project managers for residential, commercial and civil landscaping businesses.

We specialise in landscaping and horticulture, which means we understand what makes a good landscaper, gardener or supervisor, and we know how to find them. Our database of more than 50,000 candidates gives every search a strong start.

Landscape construction roles in Melbourne

New housing estates in the growth corridors, apartment and commercial projects, and quality residential work in established suburbs keep landscape construction businesses busy. We recruit landscapers, leading hands, machine operators, site supervisors and project managers.

Horticulture and maintenance roles in Melbourne

Melbourne’s four seasons mean maintenance crews need broad horticultural knowledge, from pruning and planting to turf and irrigation. We place horticulturists, gardeners and maintenance team leaders with residential and commercial maintenance businesses.

Roles we recruit in Melbourne

  • Apprentice landscapers
  • Landscape labourers and experienced hands
  • Trade-qualified landscapers
  • Gardeners and maintenance crew
  • Machine and excavator operators
  • Fencers and carpenters for outdoor spaces
  • Leading hands and team leaders
  • Site and maintenance supervisors
  • Estimators and project managers
  • Landscape designers and landscape architects

Areas we cover

We recruit right across Melbourne, including:

  • Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs
  • Eastern suburbs, including Box Hill and Ringwood
  • South East, including Dandenong, Berwick and the Mornington Peninsula
  • Bayside suburbs
  • Northern suburbs, including Epping and Craigieburn
  • Western suburbs, including Werribee and Point Cook

We also recruit in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, and fill roles Australia-wide.

Our process

We start by understanding the role, your sector and your crew. We search our database and network for people in Melbourne, interview and reference-check candidates, and send you a shortlist of people we would be confident putting on your site. We support you through the offer, then follow up once your new starter has begun.

Every permanent placement comes with a replacement guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit in Melbourne even though you are based in Brisbane?

Yes. We actively recruit in Melbourne and fill roles across the city. Most of our process happens by phone and video, so location is no barrier to finding the right person.

Can you recruit horticulturists as well as landscapers?

Yes. We recruit qualified horticulturists, gardeners and maintenance staff as well as landscape construction crews.

What do landscapers earn in Melbourne?

Pay depends on experience, qualifications and the type of work. See our Landscaping and Horticulture Salary Guide for current pay ranges by role.

Do you offer a replacement guarantee for Melbourne placements?

Yes. Every permanent placement, wherever it is, includes a replacement guarantee.

Hiring in Melbourne?

Tell us who you need, or call 1300 736 069.