Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Frontline Australia; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FrontLine Australia is seeking a motivated Team Leader to join our grounds maintenance division. You’ll oversee mowing, gardening and outdoor maintenance across residential, commercial and body corporate sites, while guiding a small team and upholding safety and quality standards.

You’ll work with autonomy to keep tools and areas clean and compliant, leading by example with professional conduct. Immediate startup with ongoing induction and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to guide a small team.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
• This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front and delivering reliable, high‑standard grounds maintenance services.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day‑to‑day mowing, gardening and grounds maintenance across client properties.
• Carrying out pressure cleaning and general outdoor upkeep.
• Maintaining high-quality standards while working with autonomy.
• Ensuring all tools, equipment and work areas remain clean, organised and compliant.
• Leading by example with a strong focus on safety and professional conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Quality focus

Education

Certificate II/III in Horticulture

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated and hands‑on Team Leader to join our grounds maintenance division. In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of high‑quality mowing, gardening and outdoor maintenance services across residential, commercial and body corporate sites. You’ll take pride in your work, uphold strong safety and quality standards, and guide your team to achieve consistent results.

What you’ll be doing

Overseeing day‑to‑day mowing, gardening and grounds maintenance across client properties

Carrying out pressure cleaning and general outdoor upkeep

Maintaining high-quality standards while working with autonomy

Ensuring all tools, equipment and work areas remain clean, organised and compliant

Leading by example with a strong focus on safety and professional conduct

What you bring

Proven leadership skills and the ability to guide a small team

Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front and delivering reliable, high‑standard grounds maintenance services. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Desirable Licences & Qualifications

Certificate II or III in Horticulture

ChemCert certification

Construction Induction (White Card)

Police Check

Other relevant industry licences

Ride‑on mower operation

About us

FrontLine Australia is rapidly becoming one of the nation's leading providers of home, garden and grounds maintenance, cleaning, and domestic support services. We proudly partner with strata and body corporate groups, aged care facilities, NDIS participants, and government agencies across all major Australian cities. Our success is driven by strong leadership, proven systems and processes, and the dedication of our passionate teams. We consistently deliver high-quality, reliable services that make a meaningful difference for our clients and the communities we serve.

Immediate start with long‑term, stable employment

Permanent role with competitive salary (based on experience)

Full induction and ongoing training & development