Hands-On Grounds Team Lead: Mowing & Gardens

Super Gardens; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE supplied

Ongoing safety training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Gardening and Mowing Team Leader to oversee day‑to‑day maintenance at premium Springfield Lakes sites. This hands‑on leadership role involves organising a team, delivering high‑quality garden care, and ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

You will plan workloads, supervise mowing, pruning and general maintenance, and stay hands‑on with equipment while upholding Green by Nature's standards and service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial gardening or horticulture.
• Experience leading a team or acting in a Team Leader capacity.
• White Card and valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team delivering gardening and grounds maintenance across premium Springfield Lakes sites
• Planning and allocating daily workloads to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Working hands‑on with the team across mowing, brushcutting, hedging, pruning and general garden maintenance
• Operating push and ride‑on mowers, brush cutters, hedgers and other gardening equipment
• Inspecting sites and identifying maintenance requirements and opportunities for improvement
• Monitoring team performance, site presentation and quality of work
• Communicating with clients and facility staff to understand requirements and provide updates
• Ensuring equipment is maintained, work areas are safe and tasks are completed in line with company procedures
• Providing guidance, support and on‑the‑job development to team members
• Taking ownership of site presentation and ensuring Green by Nature's standards are consistently maintained

Skills

Team Leadership

Horticulture

Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Job description

Green by Nature is seeking a Gardening and Mowing Team Leader to oversee day‑to‑day maintenance at premium Springfield Lakes sites. This hands‑on leadership role involves organising a team, delivering high‑quality garden care, and ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

You will plan workloads, supervise mowing, pruning and general maintenance, and stay hands‑on with equipment while upholding Green by Nature's standards and service quality.