Lead Florist

Reus Flower Co; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Above-award wage

Fresh flowers daily

Job summary

Reus Flower Co in Ballarat is seeking a Lead Florist to guide a team of florists, ensuring exceptional arrangements and smooth daily operations. You will lead, mentor, and deliver constructive feedback while maintaining high-quality standards and a hands-on approach.

The ideal candidate has a Certificate III in Floristry with at least 2 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Floristry with at least 2 years of recent industry experience.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and upskilling ability.
• Strong eye for detail and organizational skills, thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and upskill a team of florists with a hands-on approach and constructive feedback.
• Set and maintain high floristry standards across all arrangements and ensure smooth daily shop operations.
• Prioritize daily orders, streamline tasks, and stay calm during peak periods.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication across the team to foster collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Floristry

Job description

We are looking for a creative, experienced Lead Florist who loves bringing out the best in both flowers and people. You are an energetic communicator who feels right at home leading a team, setting high quality standards, and keeping shop operations running smoothly during busy rushes. You take pride in fine details, know how to deliver encouraging, constructive feedback, and are always ready to roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & Team Growth: Guide, support, and upskill a team of florists with a positive, hands-on approach, providing encouraging and constructive feedback.

Quality & Operations: Set and maintain exceptional floristry standards across all arrangements and keep daily shop operations running seamlessly.

Workflow Management: Prioritize daily orders, streamline tasks, and maintain composure and efficiency during major flower events.

Communication: Maintain clear, proactive communication across the team to foster a collaborative work environment.

About you

Qualifications & Experience: Certificate III in Floristry with at least 2 years of recent industry experience.

Leadership Skills: Proven confidence in guiding, mentoring, and upskilling team members.

Work Ethic: Strong eye for detail, excellent organizational abilities, and a thrive-under-pressure mindset.

Communication: Energetic, approachable, and clear in team communications.

About us

We are a third-generation family business that has been in the flower industry since 1967. We operate our own flower farm supplying our store with fresh flowers, supported by a walk-in coolroom stocked directly from our farm and growers we've built relationships with over the generations. With a streamlined online order system, dedicated delivery drivers, and a loyal customer base who love seeing creative designs come to life, we offer a dynamic and rewarding workplace.

What we offer

Full-time position with rotating weekend shifts.

Above-award wage suited to the right experience and fit.

A supportive, passionate team and direct access to fresh, seasonal flowers every day.