Field-Lead: Garden Maintenance & Landscape Crew

Sydney Lawns and Gardens; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Lawns and Gardens is seeking an experienced Team Leader to guide our garden maintenance crew. You will supervise a 2–4 person team on-site, liaise directly with clients, and manage daily rosters while supporting the business owner across day-to-day operations.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong horticultural knowledge, excellent communication, and a commitment to OH&S standards. Local to Sydney preferred, with a focus across the Eastern Suburbs, city and Lower North Shore.

Qualifications

• Relevant horticultural qualification.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a small team in garden maintenance/landscape construction.
• Strong communication and client liaison skills.
• Solid understanding of OH&S and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 2–4 on garden maintenance and landscape jobs.
• Liaise with clients on-site and represent the business professionally.
• Help roster and schedule jobs, coordinating the team's daily run.
• Use the provided phone and software to schedule runs, log times and materials.
• Support the business owner with day-to-day operations.
• Carry out hands-on garden maintenance and soft landscape work.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Horticulture

Organisational skills

OH&S knowledge

Client liaison

Scheduling rostering

Education

Horticultural qualification

Job description

Sydney Lawns and Gardens is seeking an experienced Team Leader to guide our garden maintenance crew. You will supervise a 2–4 person team on-site, liaise directly with clients, and manage daily rosters while supporting the business owner across day-to-day operations.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong horticultural knowledge, excellent communication, and a commitment to OH&S standards. Local to Sydney preferred, with a focus across the Eastern Suburbs, city and Lower North Shore.