Supervisor - South East Garden Teams

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing horticultural activities and coordinating day-to-day site operations.

In this role, you will supervise 6–8 mobile garden maintenance teams across commercial sites throughout Melbourne’s South East suburbs, ensuring high-quality service delivery and efficient day-to-day operations.

 Responsibilities include:

• Lead, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple mobile gardening crews, ensuring productivity, efficiency and consistent service standards across all sites.
• Provide hands-on leadership through regular site visits, coaching, mentoring and practical support to assist team members in developing their skills and achieving performance expectations.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to monitor contract delivery, review completed works, identify additional service opportunities and provide recommendations for enhancement or variation quotations.
• Coordinate the maintenance, servicing and repair of equipment, ensuring tools are operational, compliant and exchanged with the workshop as required.
• Review and approve daily timesheets, leave requests and workforce records, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage employee performance through clear communication, regular feedback and coaching.
• Maintain strong communication with field staff, management and internal stakeholders using verbal communication, email, mobile applications and other business systems.
• Utilise Microsoft Office applications and company software to complete reporting, scheduling, documentation and operational administration.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager, providing regular updates on team performance, operational requirements, safety, quality and client outcomes.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with demonstrated ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens.
• Manual Drivers' license
• Valid White Card
• Valid Working With Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain.

 Benefits

• Comprehensive Salary Package
• Tool of Trade Vehicle with fuel card.
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Social Events
• Opportunities for growth and further training
• Supportive management team
• Ongoing safety training programs 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.

How to Apply 

Grow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today.