Lead Gardener & Grounds Team — Premium Site Maintenance

Green by Nature; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE supplied

Ongoing safety training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Early start/finish

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Gardening and Mowing Team Leader to oversee day-to-day maintenance of premium Springfield Lakes sites. You’ll lead a hands-on team, plan workloads, and ensure safety, presentation and productivity.

You will manage mowing, pruning and general garden tasks, operate mowers and equipment, and maintain strong client relationships. White Card and valid licence are required; Monday–Friday with early starts.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial gardening or grounds maintenance.
• Experience leading a team or in a Team Leader role.
• Strong knowledge of mowing, pruning and general horticultural maintenance.
• Confident operating push and ride-on mowers and related equipment.
• Valid driver’s licence and White Card.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team delivering gardening and grounds maintenance across Springfield Lakes sites.
• Plan and allocate daily workloads to ensure high standards.
• Work hands-on with mowing, brushcutting, hedging and garden maintenance.
• Operate push and ride-on mowers, brush cutters, hedgers and other equipment.
• Inspect sites and identify maintenance needs and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor team performance, site presentation and quality of work.
• Communicate with clients and staff to understand requirements and provide updates.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are safe.

Skills

Team leadership

Gardening

Mowing & pruning

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

White Card

Tools

Push mower

Ride-on mower

Brush cutter

Hedger

Job description

Green by Nature is seeking a Gardening and Mowing Team Leader to oversee day-to-day maintenance of premium Springfield Lakes sites. You’ll lead a hands-on team, plan workloads, and ensure safety, presentation and productivity.

You will manage mowing, pruning and general garden tasks, operate mowers and equipment, and maintain strong client relationships. White Card and valid licence are required; Monday–Friday with early starts.