Garden Maintenance Team Lead – Hands-On, Vehicle & Growth

Select People / Apprentice Recruit; Richlands; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Select People / Apprentice Recruit in Richlands, Australia, is seeking a hands‑on Team Leader for its garden maintenance crew. You will lead a small team across high‑end residential properties, while staying hands‑on with essential pruning, mowing and plant care tasks.

The role offers a company vehicle and a permanent full‑time position, Monday to Friday, with weekends free. You’ll be responsible for team leadership, day‑to‑day scheduling, safety, client communication and maintaining exceptional

Qualifications

• Solid experience leading garden maintenance crews and teams.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and plant care expertise.
• Experience mentoring others and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a small garden maintenance crew.
• Organise day-to-day workload and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Perform pruning, hedging, mowing and seasonal maintenance.
• Monitor plant health and ensure high standard of presentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Leadership

Team management

Pruning

Education

Horticultural qualification

Tools

QLD driver’s licence

Job description

Select People / Apprentice Recruit in Richlands, Australia, is seeking a hands‑on Team Leader for its garden maintenance crew. You will lead a small team across high‑end residential properties, while staying hands‑on with essential pruning, mowing and plant care tasks.

The role offers a company vehicle and a permanent full‑time position, Monday to Friday, with weekends free. You’ll be responsible for team leadership, day‑to‑day scheduling, safety, client communication and maintaining exceptional