Garden Maintenance Team Leader

About You 

You have a Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens - as you will be assisting with training and developing of staff this is a must.

You enjoy working in a small team and have a strong hands-on background in horticulture/parks and gardens. You have a flexible approach to dealing with the diverse needs of a client and have proven excellent organisation skills.

You have a white card and valid manual drivers licence.

You have recent experience in a supervisory role and have well-honed decision making skills. If you have experience motivating, imparting knowledge to and helping staff bloom this will be highly regarded.

Above all, you take pride in your work and like to ensure that you always give 110% in all that you do - seeing clients enjoy the beautiful open spaces and gardens you have created brings you joy.

About Role

As Team Leader, you will be pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of garden maintenance contracts. You will oversee all aspects of site operations, including scheduling, resource management, client communication, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in horticulture, excellent organisational skills, and a proven ability to lead and motivate a team.

This full-time position is located across two sites - Wentworth Quater and Sydney Showgrounds. To succeed in this role, you will have to be self-motivated and love green spaces. If this sounds like you we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Green by Nature.

Responsibilities 

• Undertake hands on work whilst providing guidance and support to your staff - ensuring as a small team that the client's needs are met efficiently and effectively.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities, including planting, pruning, hedging, fertilising, and pest control, following client specifications and seasonal requirements.
• Conduct site assessments to identify maintenance needs, develop work plans, and estimate resource requirements.
• Coordinate with client to understand their preferences, address concerns, and provide recommendations for enhancing the aesthetic appeal and health of their gardens.
• Manage inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies, ensuring availability and proper maintenance to support operational activities.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.

Benefits  

• Receive great benefits to reward your skills and expertise
• Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied
• Work for a company who provide top class equipment
• Thrive under the guidance of a fantastic management team 
• Ongoing safety training and resources available

Our Team & Culture 

Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.