Gardener - Hunter Valley Stud

About the role

A newly acquired property in the Hunter Valley region of NSW, owned by Yulong Stud, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced gardener. The role suits someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has a strong work ethic and can work independently or in a team. It is a full-time position in a stud environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lawn care: edging, mowing, fertilising, snipping, reseeding and overseeding
• Pruning, trimming and hedging, including shaping hedges
• Hand weeding and mulching as required
• Manual watering and maintenance of fixed watering systems
• Treatment of plant pests, diseases and weed spraying as required
• Keeping external areas, paths and hard surfaces clean and tidy
• Maintaining grounds and their surroundings
• Landscape and establish new areas and gardens as required
• Maintaining gardening equipment and machinery
• Complying with workplace health and safety and equal employment opportunity initiatives, and following management directions

Required profile

• Previous experience in gardening, groundskeeping or property maintenance
• Knowledge of plant and lawn care and seasonal maintenance; understanding of irrigation systems highly regarded
• Current chemical application certificate highly regarded
• Ability to operate gardening equipment safely
• Strong organisational skills, good communication and time management
• Physically fit for manual outdoor work in varying weather
• Full driver's licence and working rights in Australia

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package depending on experience
• A supportive team within a leading racing and breeding organisation in a beautiful location

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter describing your experience and interest to the employer by email. Applications close on 2 October 2026.