Grounds Team Leader

Palm Lake Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training

Employee support program

Career opportunities across Palm Lake

Job summary

Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters is seeking a committed Grounds Team Leader to oversee daily grounds maintenance and lead a small team, ensuring the resort grounds are pristine and safe for residents and visitors.

This full-time role combines hands-on maintenance with team leadership, coordinating mowing, edging, hedging, irrigation, and equipment care while promoting safety and best practices across the team.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership and groundskeeping experience.
• A valid C class licence; HR/MR licences highly regarded.
• ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
• Ability to operate grounds equipment such as mowers, trimmers and blowers.
• Experience with machine maintenance.
• Physical ability to bend, lift and carry as required.
• Ability to lead by example with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completion, allocation and supervision of grounds work.
• Train staff in equipment safety, handling chemicals and PPE.
• Manage hazardous substance storage and registers.
• Ensure PPE compliance and proper procedures.
• Hedge and tree trimming, mowing and edging.
• Weed control and pest management with herbicides.
• Maintain irrigation systems, plants and landscaping features.
• Oversee outdoor facilities upkeep and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Physical endurance

Safety awareness

Education

Cert III Horticulture

C class drivers licence

HR/MR licence (adv)

ACDC chemical licence (adv)

Tools

Push mower

Ride-on mower

Hedge trimmer

Whipper snipper

Blower

PPE handling

Job description

Are you passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces?

Do you have a green thumb and a strong work ethic?

About Us

Established in 1977, Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned company with extensive experience in developing, constructing and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages and Aged Care Facilities in Australia. Our resorts are more than just somewhere to live - they are vibrant communities designed for those seeking a lifestyle filled with comfort, connection, and opportunity. We are committed to providing high-quality homes, exceptional service, and vibrant communities that inspire and excite our residents.

Join us in redefining over-50s living.

Position Details

We're looking for a committed and enthusiastic Grounds Team Leader to join our Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters team and help keep our resort grounds in pristine condition.

This Full Time, 38 hour per week, Monday to Friday role combines hands‑on grounds maintenance with team leadership. You’ll coordinate daily maintenance and landscaping activities, support and guide the grounds team, and ensure equipment and work practices meet safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completion, allocation and supervision of work by grounds staff;
• Train grounds staff in the safe use, cleaning and storage of equipment & chemicals.
• Manage hazardous substance storage, labelling and registers.
• Ensure appropriate PPE use and provide staff training on correct PPE procedures.
• Hedge & tree trimming;
• Mowing, edging & whipper snipping;
• Control weeds and pests through the application of herbicides;
• Raking and blowing leaves, pruning and disposing of dying vegetation;
• Planting, mulching, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, including watering and maintenance of irrigation systems;
• Oversee the outdoor presentation of all facilities, including BBQ & pool maintenance;
• Ensure all mechanical equipment and tools are kept in good working order;

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who shares our values and belief that respect, passion, community, impact & safety underpins all the work we do.

To excel in this role, you will bring

• Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is essential;
• Demonstrated experience in both leadership/supervisory & groundskeeping roles.
• A "C" class drivers licence; HR or MR licence will be highly regarded.
• ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
• Ability to use equipment such as push mower, ride on mower, hedge trimmer, whipper snipper and blower;
• Experience in machine maintenance;
• Possess the physical ability to undertake the requirements of the role, including bending, lifting and carrying;
• The ability to lead by example, plan & execute work with limited supervision;

Why Join Us?

At Palm Lake Resort, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team

• Competitive Remuneration
• Work-Life Balance with flexible working hours.
• Training & Development - Ongoing on the job training & online training specifically designed to support you in your role
• 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Celebration of milestones with tenure rewards
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care communities along Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways with Palm Lake Group are truly endless!

Please note that this role is subject to a pre-employment medical check.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.