Your new company

We are partnering with a well-regarded landscaping services company that delivers high-quality garden maintenance, installation and design work across both residential and commercial sectors. Their core services span everything from smart irrigation systems, precision lawn installation and ongoing garden maintenance programs to large-scale site landscaping and property clean-ups. They operate with a strong ethos of craftsmanship, reliability and genuine care: every client space is treated as though it's their own. The organisation fosters a culture of innovation, embracing new techniques and machinery to boost efficiency while staying grounded in deep respect for green-space design and environmental standards. With a reputation built on strong relationships and consistent delivery, they offer a workplace where your leadership in team management and maintenance operations will align with their long-term vision of growth, excellence and sustainability.

Your new role

As Garden Maintenance Team Leader, you will oversee a small, skilled crew delivering premium garden care across a variety of residential and commercial sites. Your role combines hands-on horticultural expertise with leadership, ensuring each project is completed to the company's exacting standards of quality, safety, and presentation. You'll be responsible for scheduling daily tasks, coordinating site operations, training team members, and maintaining open communication with clients to ensure exceptional service outcomes. This position plays a vital role in upholding the organisation's reputation for precision, reliability, and sustainable landscape management. Success in this role means consistently maintaining thriving, well-presented gardens that reflect the company's values of care, craftsmanship, and innovation while fostering team cohesion and contributing to the continued growth of its maintenance division.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven experience in garden maintenance or landscape management, ideally in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong horticultural knowledge, including plant care, pruning, fertilising, and irrigation systems
• Ability to lead, motivate, and train a small team to achieve high-quality outcomes
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to coordinate multiple sites efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining presentation standards across all projects
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients and team members, ensuring clear expectations and feedback
• Sound understanding of WHS practices and safe equipment operation
• Current driver's licence and ability to tow trailers or operate small machinery
• Certificate III or higher in Horticulture or equivalent experience highly regarded
• Physically fit, reliable, and proactive with a strong sense of ownership over work quality
• Positive, team-oriented attitude aligned with a culture of care, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of $38 - $42 per hour plus super
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated team within a growing and well-respected landscaping business
• Ongoing professional development and training in horticulture, leadership, and modern maintenance practices
• Access to high-quality equipment, tools, and vehicles to support efficient and safe operations
• Supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement
• Variety of projects across residential and commercial sites offering diverse and rewarding work
• Stable, full-time employment with a company recognised for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships
• Pathways for career progression into senior operational or project management roles
• Work-life balance supported by structured hours and organised scheduling systems

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Luke Augustson. Please apply as early as possible as applications will be shortlisted as received. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Luke Augustson on 0428 647 478 or alternatively send your CV to [email protected]