Landscape Construction Leading Hand

Absolute Plants and Landscapes; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work use

Overtime paid at applicable penalty

Ongoing training

Job summary

Absolute Plants and Landscapes in Brisbane is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand to join our team. You will lead a small landscaping team across projects, coordinating labour, materials and site requirements while reporting to the Project Manager.

The role requires leadership experience or readiness, strong communication, and the ability to manage on-site paperwork and safety, with licensing including MR Truck Licence and White Card.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience or readiness to lead a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organised and comfortable with site paperwork and basic software.
• Holds a current driver's licence and Construction White Card.
• Holds an MR Truck Licence and Bobcat/Skid Steer competency or relevant ticket.
• Experience in hard and soft landscaping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a small landscaping team on multiple projects.
• Delegate daily tasks and maintain high quality standards.
• Coordinate labour, materials and site requirements.
• Keep the Project Manager updated on progress.
• Operate and oversee machinery safely.
• Maintain daily records of labour, materials and completed works.
• Communicate with trades, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Problem-solve and make practical decisions on site.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisation

Driver's licence

MR Truck Licence

Tools

Bobcat/Skid Steer

Job description

Absolute Plants and Landscapes - Brisbane QLD

Ready to take the next step in your landscaping career?

Absolute Plants and Landscapes (APL) QLD is looking for a hands-on Leading Hand to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Team Leader or skilled landscaper ready to step into a leadership role. You'll lead a small team across multiple projects while working closely with the Project Manager to deliver high-quality landscaping works safely and efficiently.

About APL

Absolute Plants and Landscapes is a landscape construction business delivering high-quality landscaping projects across Australia.

We work with a major national client with sites throughout Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia, giving our team the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects.

We pride ourselves on delivering quality outcomes from start to finish while maintaining a workplace built around teamwork, respect and getting the job done right.

About the Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating a small landscaping team
• Delegating daily tasks and maintaining high-quality standards
• Coordinating labour, materials and site requirements
• Keeping the Project Manager updated on progress
• Operating and overseeing machinery safely
• Maintaining daily records of labour, materials and completed works
• Communicating with trades, contractors and key stakeholders
• Problem-solving and making practical decisions on site

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in hard and soft landscaping
• Has leadership experience or is ready to take the next step
• Is confident leading and motivating a team
• Has strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Is organised and comfortable with basic software and site paperwork
• Holds a current driver's licence and Construction White Card
• Holds an MR Truck Licence
• Has Bobcat/Skid Steer competency or relevant ticket
• Has excavator experience, which is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Company vehicle for work use
• Overtime paid at applicable penalty rates
• Ongoing training and career development
• Genuine opportunities to progress within APL
• Long-term job security supported by established contracts
• Supportive team environment built on teamwork and respect

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced landscaper ready to step up, or an established Team Leader looking for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.