Gardening and Mowing Team Leader

Green by Nature; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early starts and finishes (Mon–Fri)

Uniform and PPE supplied

Ongoing safety training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Green by Nature in South-West Brisbane is seeking a Gardening and Mowing Team Leader to manage hands-on maintenance across multiple sites. You will lead a small team, coordinate schedules, and ensure high-quality garden care, including mowing, brush cutting, and hedging.

Strong leadership and horticultural knowledge are essential. Applicants should have White Card, a valid driver’s licence, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance with mowers and trimming tools.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and an eye for detail.
• Leadership or team coordination experience.
• White Card.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, motivated and committed to delivering quality work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multiple sites across South-West Brisbane & surrounding areas.
• Follow schedules and prioritise tasks for timely maintenance (mowing, brush cutting, hedging, trimming).
• Regularly inspect garden areas to assess condition and implement improvements.
• Interact with clients to understand preferences and provide updates.
• Lead by example, delivering premium site presentation and quality outcomes.
• Support and coordinate team members to ensure safe, efficient work.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Horticultural knowledge

Tools

Push mower

Ride-on mower

Brush cutter

Hedge trimmer

Secateurs

Weed control

Spraying equipment

Job description

Gardening and Mowing Team Leader – South-West Brisbane

About the Role

Do you have a natural eye for detail and a passion for maintaining beautiful green spaces? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Gardening and Mowing Team Leader across South-West Brisbane.

If you are a motivated horticultural all‑rounder who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in quality and has strong leadership capabilities, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Green by Nature.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain multiple sites across South-West Brisbane & surrounding areas.
• Follow schedules and prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion of garden maintenance activities, including mowing, brush cutting, hedging and trimming.
• 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.
• Lead by example, maintaining premium site presentation and delivering quality outcomes.
• Support and coordinate team members to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday work schedule with early starts and early finishes
• Competitive hourly rate
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Ongoing safety training programs and resources available
• Career progression pathways
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in gardening and grounds maintenance using push and ride‑on mowers, brush cutters, hedgers, secateurs, weed control and spraying
• Strong horticultural knowledge and an eye for detail
• Previous leadership or team coordination experience
• White Card
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Reliable, motivated and committed to delivering quality work

Our Team & Culture

At Green by Nature, we enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces.

We value Accountability, Bravery and Care and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace.