Gardening Jobs in Melbourne
Register your availability with Carevo in Melbourne as a gardener and get connected with NDIS and aged care providers looking for experienced outdoor support workers.
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Working as a gardener in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in the Melbourne (City) local government area, home to around 47,285 residents. A population this size means steady, ongoing demand for gardeners across both NDIS and aged care, and providers here recruit through the year.
Population
47,285
Local council
Melbourne (City)
Region
Greater Melbourne, VIC
Postcode
3000
The provider network in Melbourne
Register once and you are visible to the providers hiring in your area.
492
NDIS & aged care providers operate in Melbourne
415
of them hire gardeners and similar roles
119
families near Melbourne recently asked Carevo to find care
Providers in the Carevo network near Melbourne
These providers operate in Melbourne and are part of the Carevo network. Register your availability and providers like these can reach out to you directly.
How active the Melbourne care market is
A busy local market means more providers actively looking for workers. This is what activity around Melbourne looks like.
361
claimed, actively managed provider businesses in Melbourne
6,805
times providers near Melbourne were alerted to new work
77%
of new requests near Melbourne are picked up within an hour
Care most requested near Melbourne
The support families near Melbourne ask Carevo for most often, from 115 real requests. Strong local demand means more work for gardeners.
What a Support Gardener Does
Gardeners working with NDIS participants and aged care clients do much the same work you would do for any residential client: mowing lawns, edging, weeding garden beds, pruning shrubs and small trees, clearing gutters, raking leaves, mulching, and keeping paths clear so the outdoor areas are safe to move through.
The difference is the context. You are helping someone maintain a home they might otherwise have to leave. For an older person in Melbourne whose mobility has declined, an overgrown yard is not just an inconvenience, it is a safety risk and a source of stress. For an NDIS participant whose disability prevents them doing physical outdoor work, a reliable gardener is part of what makes independent living possible.
Most of the gardeners who work through Carevo’s network visit the same participants regularly, typically fortnightly. You build an understanding of what each person wants from their outdoor space, which garden tasks matter most to them, and how they like to communicate.
How Carevo Works
Carevo is not a jobs board that posts open vacancies. It is a curated availability directory connecting care workers with NDIS and aged care providers across Australia.
The process is straightforward. You register your availability, experience, and current certifications with Carevo. Carevo makes your profile visible to providers in its network who are looking for gardening support near Melbourne. When a provider has a participant who needs a gardener in your area, they can view your profile and contact you directly. You then decide whether the opportunity suits your schedule and preferences.
You are not applying for one specific role. You are becoming visible to multiple providers operating in and around Melbourne at once.
What Providers Want in a Gardener
Providers working with NDIS and aged care clients look for gardeners who are reliable, communicate clearly with participants, and understand that they are working in someone’s home. Experience matters, as does the ability to take direction from participants who have strong ideas about their garden.
Your police check and NDIS Worker Screening Check need to be current. If you plan to do anything that involves basic construction or hard landscaping, a White Card is also required.
Required qualifications
The experience and qualities providers in the Carevo network look for in a gardener.
Checks and credentials
What you need to start gardener work, with indicative cost and timing. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.
Varies by state, around $110 to $160 · Valid 5 years, 4 to 8 weeks to process
Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days
Free · Online, around 90 minutes
Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)
Free to around $150 (often provided by employer) · Half-day to 1-day course, refreshed annually
What gardener pay looks like
Gardeners providing home care and NDIS yard maintenance are generally paid under the SCHADS Award home care stream at the entry classification (Level 1); those employed by residential aged care facilities are covered by the Aged Care Award.
| Weekday | $27 to $32 an hour |
| Saturday | $40 to $48 an hour |
| Sunday | $53 to $63 an hour |
| Public holiday | $66 to $79 an hour |
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of these rates (often quoted as roughly $34 to $40 an hour for ordinary casual hours).
Indicative hourly rates based on the SCHADS Award (MA000100), reviewed July 2025. Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.
Gardener work near Melbourne
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Frequently asked questions
Does Carevo have gardener jobs in Melbourne I can apply for?
Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. We present your profile to NDIS and aged care providers hiring gardeners near Melbourne, and they contact you directly about work that suits you.
Does it cost anything to register?
No. Registering your availability with Carevo is free for workers. There are no agency fees and no charge to be presented to providers in our network.
What do I need to start gardener work near Melbourne?
Most gardener roles need a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check, plus any role-specific qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.
How soon will providers contact me?
It depends on demand near Melbourne and on your availability and credentials. Providers in the Carevo network review registered workers regularly and reach out directly when your profile matches what they need.
Do I have to accept work that is offered?
No. You choose which providers to talk to and which work to take on. Registering simply makes you visible to providers hiring near Melbourne.
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