Gardening jobs in Australia
451 care requests a gardener could take on were submitted across Australia in the last 90 days. Register free to see the ones still open.
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Care requests across Australia
451
requests in 90 days
207
in the last 30 days
16
gardener profiles on Carevo in the same area
In the 90 days to 25 October 2026, people across Australia submitted 451 care requests through Carevo that a gardener could take on. The services asked for most were gardening, household help and social support. The suburbs with the most were Melbourne (24), Sydney (16), Adelaide (15) and Perth (9). 207 of the 451 arrived in the last 30 days, so demand has been rising.
58% of these requests were sent by the person needing care, and 27% by a family member or carer. 59% asked for support to start within a week, so a quick reply counts for a lot here.
Where the requests came from
- Melbourne, VIC24 requests
- Sydney, NSW16 requests
- Adelaide, SA15 requests
- Perth, WA9 requests
- Brisbane City, QLD7 requests
- Bowral, NSW6 requests
- Eltham, VIC5 requests
- Nowra, NSW5 requests
- Hobart, TAS4 requests
- Joondalup, WA4 requests
A suburb is named only when it has at least three requests of any kind in the window. Distances are straight lines between suburb centres.
Counted from care requests submitted through Carevo between 28 July 2026 and 25 October 2026, in the service categories gardener work covers. They are enquiries from people looking for support, not advertised vacancies, and some will have been filled.
Support work requested across Australia
Care requests submitted through Carevo in the last 90 days in service categories related to gardener work, newest first. These are examples of recent demand, not confirmed open vacancies or evidence that each request needs this specialist role. Check the scope, credentials and current status before contacting anyone.
Family carer in Hastings, VIC needs gardening
CHSP-funded · needs to start soon
Person needing care in Kenmore, QLD needs gardening
privately funded · needs to start soon
NDIS participant in West Kempsey, NSW needs household help and gardening
NDIS participant in Brisbane City, QLD needs gardening
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
Family carer in Calamvale, QLD needs household help, social support and gardening
CHSP-funded · needs to start soon
Support coordinator in Melton, VIC needs gardening
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
NDIS participant in the Central Australia region, NT needs household help and gardening
Support coordinator in the Cairns & Far North QLD region, QLD needs gardening
NDIS, plan-managed · starting in the coming weeks
NDIS participant in the Adelaide region, SA needs household help and gardening
NDIS, self-managed
NDIS participant in Campbelltown, NSW needs household help and gardening
NDIS, plan-managed
Older person in Euroa, VIC needs household help and gardening
Home Care Package / Support at Home
NDIS participant in Thurgoona, NSW needs household help and gardening
NDIS, plan-managed
439 more related care requests across Australia in the last 90 days. Register your profile to see them in full and contact the ones that fit (contact details are shown when you choose to contact a request, and up to two workers can contact each request).
Requests are anonymised: no names, contact details or health information are stored or shown. A suburb is named only when it has at least three requests in the window; otherwise the region is shown. Who is asking and the timing are inferred from the request by Carevo's classifier, and timing is described in the past tense once a request is more than 30 days old. Regenerated from Carevo's database at each deployment. How we calculate these numbers.
How the work across Australia is funded
Of the 418 requests that stated how the support would be paid for, 44% were CHSP-funded, 26% were funded by a Home Care Package or Support at Home and 20% were NDIS plan-managed. 96 were NDIS plan-managed or self-managed, the two arrangements under which a participant can choose an unregistered provider, which includes a sole trader with an ABN. The 12 agency-managed requests can only be delivered by a registered NDIS provider.
- CHSP44% (182)
- Home Care Package or Support at Home26% (107)
- NDIS, plan-managed20% (85)
- Privately funded4% (18)
- NDIS, agency-managed3% (12)
- NDIS, self-managed3% (11)
- DVA1% (3)
Share of the 418 requests that stated a funding type. Who can deliver a support under each NDIS arrangement is set by the NDIA: ways to manage your funding.
Responses and competition across Australia
337
had a provider respond
39
had an independent worker respond
95
had no response from any provider or worker
Carevo sent out 440 of these requests. A provider responded to 337 and an independent worker responded to 39. No independent worker responded to the other 401; a provider responded to 306 of those. 95 (22%) had no response from any provider or worker through Carevo. Each request goes to providers as well as workers, and up to two independent workers can contact it, so a request with no response on the day it arrives may not stay that way.
16 gardener profiles on Carevo list a suburb across Australia. Against 451 requests in 90 days, that is about 28 requests for each profile. Profiles are self-reported and not all are active, and providers respond to the same requests.
Gardeners already on Carevo
- gardeners registered
- 16gardeners registered
- active this week
- 3active this week
- with self-declared safety checks
- 13with self-declared safety checks
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Tiziano
Gardener
Speaks Italian. Available weekdays, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Helps with gardening.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Melbourne
Location
20+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Melbourne
Location
20+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Greg
Gardener
Helps with gardening. Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader.
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Banks
Location
18+ yrs
Experience
2
Checks
Banks
Location
18+ yrs
Experience
2
Checks
Robyn
Gardener
Helps with transport, gardening and cleaning. Available weekdays, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Ferny Grove
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Ferny Grove
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Nathan
Gardener
Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with home maintenance, gardening and community outings. Speaks Dutch. Available weekdays, and says they can start immediately.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
- Insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Byron Bay
Location
4+ yrs
Experience
5
Checks
Byron Bay
Location
4+ yrs
Experience
5
Checks
Darren
Gardener
Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Can work as an employee or under their own ABN. Helps with transport, gardening and cleaning.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Biggera Waters
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Biggera Waters
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Marty
Gardener
Speaks Italian. Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with gardening, community outings and transport.
- Police Check
- First Aid
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Wynnum
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Wynnum
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
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35,259
NDIS and aged care providers listed in the Carevo directory
8,175
care requests submitted through Carevo with NDIS or aged care funding
How we calculate these numbers, including the difference between providers listed and providers active in the last 30 days.
Providers in the Carevo network
Some of the gardener-relevant providers across Australia, ordered using service relevance and activity on Carevo. Register your availability and providers like these can see your profile and contact you.
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 Australia 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 Australia. 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 Australia 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.
What providers look for
The experience and qualities providers in the Carevo network look for in a gardener.
Checks and credentials
The checks and credentials providers ask for in gardener work, with indicative cost and timing. Which ones apply depends on the provider (registered or unregistered NDIS, or aged care), whether the role is risk-assessed, and your state. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.
Varies by state, $112 (NSW) to $163 (ACT) · Valid 5 years Australia-wide; no unit publishes a guaranteed turnaround (Victoria quotes up to 3 weeks after employer verification)
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.
$0 to $80 an hour
| 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).
How that compares, as of 1 July 2026
$36.22–$40.49
an hour · SCHADS Award minimum, Level 2–3 full-time (Fair Work pay guide)
$73.58
an hour · NDIS price limit for standard weekday self-care support: the most a provider can bill a participant's plan for that hour, which funds wages, on-costs and overheads. A service price cap, not a worker wage (Pricing Schedule 2026–27)
Work out your own rate with the SCHADS award tool or the pay rate calculator.
Indicative hourly rates based on the SCHADS Award (MA000100), reviewed July 2025 (Fair Work pay guides). 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.
How getting care work compares
Most care workers find work by searching a job board or signing on with an agency. Carevo works differently: you register once, the care requests near you come to your dashboard and inbox, and you choose which to contact. Providers hiring can contact you as well.
| Job board | Care agency | Carevo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you get work | Search listings and apply to each one | The agency offers you shifts as they arise | Register once; see the requests near you and contact the ones you want. Providers can contact you too |
| Who sets the arrangement | The provider you apply to | The agency, usually as a casual employee | You and the provider or participant, agreed directly |
| Ongoing effort | Keep searching and applying as listings expire | Stay available for shift offers | Keep your profile and availability current |
| Choice over work | You choose what to apply for | You can decline the shifts the agency offers | You choose which offers to take up |
| Cost to you | Free | Free to you; the agency takes a margin on your rate | Free to register; no cut of your pay |
| Main trade-off | Time spent searching; listings can be out of date | Less say over which provider or client you get | Depends on demand for care near you |
Working for yourself
If you plan to take on participants directly rather than joining a provider team, these guides cover the practical side.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carevo have gardener jobs I can apply for?
Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. Real care requests within 30 km of your suburb that match your services and funding appear on your dashboard and are emailed to you as they arrive. You contact the ones that fit, and the contact details are shown when you do. Providers hiring gardeners can also see your profile and contact you.
Does it cost anything?
Creating a profile and seeing the requests near you is free. To contact a request you need the Support Worker Plan: $99 a month (ex GST) for up to 5 contacts a month, with a 7-day free trial. Carevo charges no commission and takes no cut of what you earn.
What do I need to start gardener work?
Most providers ask for a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check (the screening check is legally required for risk-assessed roles with registered NDIS providers, and widely requested otherwise), plus any role-specific licences or qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.
How soon will I see requests?
As soon as your profile is live: open requests near you that match your services and funding are on your dashboard immediately, and new ones are emailed to you when they arrive. How many there are depends on demand in your area. Providers hiring may also contact you, on their own timing.
Do I have to take every request?
No. You choose which requests to contact and which providers to talk to. Registering simply shows you the requests near you and makes you visible to providers seeking workers near you.
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Suburbs with the most requests
- Brisbane City, QLD 7
- Bowral, NSW 6
- Eltham, VIC 5
- Nowra, NSW 5
- Joondalup, WA 4
- Kilmore, VIC 4
- Ballarat East, VIC 3
- Benalla, VIC 3
- Campbelltown, NSW 3
- Craigmore, SA 3
- Frankston, VIC 3
- Lakemba, NSW 3
- Lara, VIC 3
- Liverpool, NSW 3
- Morayfield, QLD 3
- Point Cook, VIC 3
- Shepparton, VIC 3
- Wangaratta, VIC 3
- Warragul, VIC 3
- Werribee, VIC 3
- Armadale, WA 2
- Ascot Vale, VIC 2
- Austral, NSW 2
- Belair, SA 2
- Bulleen, VIC 2
- Caboolture, QLD 2
- Chipping Norton, NSW 2
- City, ACT 2
- Collie, WA 2
- Dalby, QLD 2
- East Bunbury, WA 2
- Eastwood, NSW 2
- Elizabeth South, SA 2
- Forster, NSW 2
- Geraldton, WA 2
- Glenmore Park, NSW 2
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