Indoor Plant Team Leader - Hands-On Horticulture Mentoring

Tropical Plant Rentals; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award remuneration

Fully maintained company vehicle

Full onboarding and ongoing training

Job summary

Tropical Plant Rentals is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand to support Indoor Plant Technicians, Nursery staff and the Installations team. You will lead a team of plant maintenance staff across nursery and commercial sites, manage daily service schedules, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently and to high standards.

Role requires 5+ years in horticulture with at least 2 years in leadership; you’ll mentor staff, coordinate with the Operations scope, and uphold quality and client service

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in horticulture, landscaping, or indoor plant maintenance.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant care, pest/disease management, and site/environmental suitability.
• Physically fit and capable of manual tasks including ladder work and plant handling.
• Valid Driver’s Licence with MR preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of plant maintenance staff across nursery and commercial sites – 8 people.
• Oversee completion of daily service schedules, ensuring timeliness and quality.
• Perform hands-on horticultural duties including watering, pruning, fertilising, pest control, and plant replacements.
• Mentor, train and provide on-the-job support to team members.
• Monitor plant health and resolve environmental or site-specific issues proactively.
• Communicate with clients, managing service expectations and special requests.
• Complete administrative tasks such as run sheets and scheduling.
• Ensure all work complies with WHS requirements and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Client service

Organisational skills

Physical fitness

Education

Formal qualifications in Horticulture

Tools

Excel

Email

Job description

Tropical Plant Rentals is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand to support Indoor Plant Technicians, Nursery staff and the Installations team. You will lead a team of plant maintenance staff across nursery and commercial sites, manage daily service schedules, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently and to high standards.

Role requires 5+ years in horticulture with at least 2 years in leadership; you’ll mentor staff, coordinate with the Operations scope, and uphold quality and client service