Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

The Glascott Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Take-home work vehicle

Variety of commercial and government/“

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Glascott Group is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Lead for the Yatala depot, servicing Southern Brisbane sites and the Northern Gold Coast. You will lead a small crew across commercial and government contracts, ensuring gardens are well maintained and tasks are completed on schedule.

Applicants should have 3+ years in horticulture or landscaping, a White Card and a valid manual driver’s licence. The role offers a take‑home work vehicle and diverse contract work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Previous team leader or supervisory experience is preferred.
• White Card is required for site work.
• Manual Driver’s Licence is required for site travel.
• Strong knowledge of garden and turf maintenance practices and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lawn mowing and edging across multiple sites.
• Hedging, pruning and general garden maintenance.
• Weed spraying and weed control across areas.
• Operate, maintain and safely use equipment.
• Lead and supervise a small crew daily.
• Ensure tasks are completed to a high standard and on schedule.
• Collaborate with contracts across commercial and government sites.

Skills

Lawn mowing

Hedging

Pruning

Whipper snipping

Weed control

Garden maintenance

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

ACDC Licence

Job description

Yatala Depot | South Brisbane & Northern Gold Coast

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Grounds Maintenance Team Lead to join our growing grounds maintenance team based out of our Yatala depot, servicing sites across Southern Brisbane and the Northern Gold Coast.

About the Role

This role involves leading a small crew across a range of commercial and government maintenance contracts, ensuring all gardens and landscaped areas are maintained to a high standard. You’ll be working across varied sites, operating equipment, coordinating daily tasks, and helping deliver reliable and professional grounds maintenance services.

Daily duties include:

• Lawn mowing and edging


• Hedging and pruning


• Whipper snipping


• Weed spraying and control


• General landscaping and garden maintenance


• Operating and maintaining equipment safely


• Leading and supervising a small team


• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and on schedule

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance


• Previous team leader or supervisory experience preferred


• Current White Card


• Current Manual Driver’s Licence


• Strong knowledge of garden and turf maintenance practices


• Ability to work independently and lead by example


• Reliable, hardworking, and safety focused attitude

Highly Regarded

• ACDC Licence


• Certificate III in Horticulture or similar qualification

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience


• Fully maintained take-home work vehicle


• Variety of commercial and government contracts


• Supportive team environmentOpportunity to grow within the business

If you’re an experienced horticulturist looking to step into or continue in a leadership role with a company that values quality work and reliability, we’d love to hear from you.