Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Are you a natural leader with a green thumb and an eye for detail? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Garden Maintenance Team Leader. Embark on a journey where your love for gardening meets your knack for organisation and leadership.

• Permanent full-time position 
• 38 hours per week 
• Western Sydney location
• Tool of Trade vehicle

About the Role 

As a Garden Maintenance Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to work alongside other team members to ensure our client's standards of garden maintenance are not only met but exceeded. If you are a motivated individual who loves green spaces and has strong leadership capability, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.

This role is split across sites in Granville, Eastern Creek and St Mary's - you will not have time to get bored with the varied work you will undertake at each site.

Responsibilities 

• Lead, mentor and manage day to day activities of a team of garden maintenance staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Follow schedules and prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion of garden maintenance activities, including planting, hedging, weeding, pruning and fertilising.
• Provide guidance and on the job training to team members to increase enhance their horticultural skills and knowledge.
• Regularly inspect garden areas to assess their condition, identify improvements needed, and implement corrective actions.
• Interact with clients to understand their preferences, address concerns, and provide updates on maintenance activities.

Benefits  

• Receive excellent benefits in return for your skills and expertise. 
• Access prerequisite training to excel in your role. 
• Enjoy a supplied uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• Engage in social events fostering team camaraderie. 
• Thrive in a supportive management team and fantastic team culture. 
• Ongoing safety training programs and resources available. 

About You 

You are currently working in a garden maintenance role and have a desire to move into a supervisory role. The skills and experience you have gained, coupled with your excellent communication skills will set you up to thrive in this role.

Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens or 5 years of proven hands on experience is required.

You need to have a white card, valid drivers licence and a Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.

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.