Landscape Construction Team Leader

ELM is a rapidly growing commercial landscape maintenance and construction company servicing some of Perth's leading residential developers, local governments and commercial clients.

We're looking for an experienced Landscape Construction Team Leader to lead a crew delivering high-quality landscape projects across the Perth metropolitan area.

This is a hands-on role where you'll spend your time on the tools while leading your team and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

About the Role

Our construction division focuses primarily on soft landscaping, including:

Advanced tree, shrub and groundcover planting

Turf installation

Mulch installation

Irrigation and reticulation installation and repairs

Garden establishment works

Site preparation and soil improvement

You'll also undertake occasional hardscape works such as:

Timber edging

Minor paving repairs

Small retaining walls

Park furniture and fixture installation

Other landscape improvement works

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate a small construction crew

Read and interpret landscape plans and specifications

Deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard

Organise materials, equipment and daily site activities

Communicate with supervisors and clients professionally

Complete site documentation and quality checks

Maintain plant, equipment and vehicles

Ensure all work complies with safety and environmental requirements

About You

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience leading landscape construction crews

Strong knowledge of soft landscaping practices

Experience installing irrigation systems

Ability to read landscape plans

Excellent organisation and communication skills

A positive attitude and strong work ethic

White Card

Current manual driver's licence (essential)

MR licence and machinery experience highly regarded

Certificate III in Landscape Construction or Horticulture (preferred but not essential)

What We Offer

Full-time, permanent position

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Company vehicle (where applicable)

Uniforms and quality equipment

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to help shape and grow our construction division

Career progression into supervisory and project management roles

Stable work with a respected and growing company

If you're someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional landscapes, enjoys leading people and wants to grow with a company that values quality and professionalism, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.