Lead Hand, Landscape Construction – Team Leader

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 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.