Landscape Construction Foreman

Bushy Landscapes; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/fuel allowance

Paid training & short-course support

Coaching & development sessions

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Bushy Landscapes is seeking a Landscape Foreman to lead the delivery of ecological landscaping projects across Sydney. This role involves managing crews, coordinating construction, and ensuring high-quality standards while collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in landscape construction and a passion for ecological restoration. In this position, you will engage with First Nations partners and contribute to significant public domain projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Landscape Foreman or Senior Leading Hand.
• Strong construction knowledge across hard and soft landscape works.
• Genuine interest in ecological restoration.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal crews and subcontractors on-site.
• Deliver high quality hardscape and softscape works.
• Work closely with designers, ecologists, and clients.
• Maintain strong safety and quality standards.
• Assist with tendering and construction methodology.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Ecological restoration

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Landscape Foreman or Senior Leading Hand

Tools

Earthworks

Stone masonry

Carpentry

Irrigation

Job description

BUSHY delivers landscapes grounded in ecological restoration, cultural collaboration, and a deep respect for place. This approach of Ecological landscaping is a restorative activity that blends traditional landscaping practices with those used by the natural area restoration industry. The achievement of good ecological outcomes sets it apart from traditional landscape and horticultural practice.

We are looking for a Landscape Foreman to lead the on-ground delivery of this work. You will manage crews, coordinate construction, and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, while recognising the ecological, cultural, and community significance of the landscapes you are helping create. You will work across a diverse range of projects, from high end residential landscapes, commercial and public domain works.

This role is perfect for an individual who has had experience in the industry and would like to be part of the change that's needed in traditional landscape design and practice in Australia.

What You’ll be Doing

Create landscapes guided by ecological restoration principles

Work with First Nations partners on significant public domain projects across Sydney

Contribute to project planning and delivery alongside our landscape architecture, natural area restoration, and horticulture teams across all project types

Promote ecology and environmental responsibility within the landscape construction industry

Key Responsibilities

Lead internal crews and subcontractors, managing logistics and on-site coordination.

Deliver high quality hardscape and softscape works, utilising construction, ecological restoration and horticultural skills

Work closely with designers, ecologists, clients, and project partners. Carrying design and ecological intent through to construction

Maintain strong safety, compliance, and quality standards

Assist with tendering, estimation, and construction methodology

About You

Proven experience and qualifications as a Landscape Foreman or Senior Leading Hand

Strong construction knowledge across hard and soft landscape works, including experience in site set-out, earthworks, stone masonry, carpentry, soft works, irrigation, and the coordination of quality on-ground delivery

Genuine interest in ecological restoration and its application in built landscapes

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and pride in quality work

Reliable, grounded, and proactive

What We Offer

$90,000 – $120,000 per year

Company vehicle/fuel allowance

Paid training & short-course support

Coaching & development sessions

Bonus opportunities linked to performance and project contribution

Join a supportive and diverse team with a broad range of skills across design, ecology, horticulture and construction