Grounds Maintenance Lead Hand — Defence Contract

Service Stream; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Paid leave

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Job summary

Service Stream in Edinburgh Precinct, SA is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand to support the PAS contract. This permanent full-time role is based at Edinburgh Precinct, SA, and focuses on outdoor leadership and frontline supervision.

You will lead a team delivering grounds maintenance tasks, coordinate daily work, and ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment while maintaining high work quality in a Defence-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience or ability to lead a team.
• Ability to operate mowers, blowers, compactors and landscaping equipment.
• Capable of lifting, digging and outdoor work in all weather.
• Familiarity with OH&S and PPE use.
• Relevant licences, white card and first aid are highly regarded.
• Australian Citizenship and Defence Security Clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on delivery of grounds maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate daily work and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Perform site tasks including fencing, paving, irrigation.
• Support tradespeople and crews with general site tasks.
• Conduct equipment checks and report faults or hazards.
• Identify utility lines and manage soil conditions.
• Set up and clean work areas to maintain site safety.
• Lead toolbox talks and promote a safe work culture.
• Coordinate daily tasks for Grounds Maintenance Operators.
• Support TAL Supervisor with coordinating Contractors, compliance, and reporting activities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Equipment operation

OH&S

PPE compliance

Outdoor work

Job description

Service Stream in Edinburgh Precinct, SA is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand to support the PAS contract. This permanent full-time role is based at Edinburgh Precinct, SA, and focuses on outdoor leadership and frontline supervision.

You will lead a team delivering grounds maintenance tasks, coordinate daily work, and ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment while maintaining high work quality in a Defence-focused environment.