Landscape Construction Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle for work use

Ongoing training and career develop-

Genuine opportunities to progress at A

Long-term job security supported by es

Supportive team environment built on

Job summary

Absolute Plants and Landscapes in North Lakes, QLD is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to guide a landscaping crew across multiple projects. You’ll work closely with the Leading Hand to deliver high-quality works safely and efficiently on site.

We value leadership, practical problem-solving, and teamwork. You’ll need a driver’s licence, MR Licence, White Card, and experience with Bobcat/Skid Steer and excavators; a strong team culture is essential for success at APL.

Qualifications

• Experience in hard and soft landscaping is essential.
• Leadership experience or readiness to step up into a leadership role.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Organised and comfortable with basic site paperwork and software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Organisation

Driver's license

MR Truck Licence

Bobcat/Skid Steer

Excavator experience

Hard/Soft Landscaping

Job description

Absolute Plants and Landscapes – North Lakes QLD

Ready to take the next step in your landscaping career?

Absolute Plants and Landscapes (APL) QLD is looking for a hands-on Team Leader 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 team across multiple projects while working closely with the Leading Hand 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 and Victoria, 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 landscaping team
• Delegating daily tasks and maintaining high-quality standards
• Coordinating labour, materials and site requirements
• Keeping the Leading Hand 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
• 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.