Experienced Gardener | Team Leader

Urban Growth Gardening; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Supportive work environment

Great work/life balance

Exposure to horticultural projects

Job summary

URBAN GROWTH GARDENING SERVICES PTY LTD in NSW is seeking an Experienced Landscape Gardener and Team Leader to manage a team of gardeners, oversee all landscape tasks, and ensure high-quality work completed on time.

The role combines hands-on gardening with leadership, client liaison, and project planning, offering career advancement, a supportive team, and a strong emphasis on safety and outdoor excellence.

Qualifications

• Ideally possess a Horticulture Certificate III or equivalent qualifications or relevant hands-on experience as a gardener and team leader.
• Excellent knowledge of plants and gardening techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and train a team of gardeners
• Plan and execute landscape gardening work
• Maintain all garden equipment in accordance to safety standards
• Ensure all gardening work is completed to the highest standard
• Work with clients to design, create and maintain tailored gardens

Skills

Team leadership

Gardening knowledge

Plant knowledge

Outdoor work fitness

Safety standards

Driver Licence NSW

Education

Horticulture Certificate III or equivalent

Job description

URBAN GROWTH GARDENING SERVICES PTY LTD is a leading provider of quality, bespoke gardening and landscaping services across the Northern Beaches and North Sydney NSW, Australia. We take pride in creating beautiful outdoor spaces that bring joy to our clients, fostering biodiversity and adding aesthetic value to our client's properties. Our corporate culture values team spirit, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainable practices.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Experienced Landscape Gardener | Team Leader to join our team on a Full Time basis. The successful candidate will manage a team of gardeners, overseeing all aspects of gardening work, ensuring that all tasks are carried out to the highest standard and completed within the agreed timescale. This role commands an annual salary ranging from $79,500 - $85,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and train a team of gardeners
• Plan and execute landscape gardening work
• Maintain all garden equipment in accordance to safety standards
• Ensure all gardening work is completed to the highest standard
• Work with clients to design, create and maintain tailored gardens

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ideally possess a Horticulture Certificate III or equivalent tertiary qualifications, or relevant hands on experience as a gardener and team leader
• Excellent knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Knowledge of safety standards and the ability to use gardening equipment and tools
• NSW Driver Licence

If you have a passion for gardening, leadership skills and are eager to oversee and participate in the creation of beautiful spaces, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Opportunities for career advancement within our organisation
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Great work/life balance and flexibility
• Exposure to a wide range of horticultural projects