Lead Landscape Installer - On-Site Team Leader

Zorbas Gardens; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Fuel provided after probation

Job summary

Zorbas Gardens in Geelong, Victoria is seeking a Qualified Landscaper to lead on-site landscaping works. You will coordinate tasks, oversee a small team of landscapers and apprentices, and ensure work is completed to spec and on time.

This hands-on role combines leadership with practical labour across residential and commercial projects. Applicants should have 3–5 years of landscaping experience, the ability to read plans, strong communication, and machinery experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' landscaping experience (structural and soft landscaping).
• Ability to read and interpret landscape construction plans.
• Strong communication and team coordination skills.
• Experience with landscape machinery.
• White Card (Construction Induction Card).
• Manual Driver's Licence (HR licence an advantage).
• Cert III in Landscape Construction preferred but not essential.
• Work Vehicle provided – Fuel provided after probation period.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work within a team of landscape workers on-site.
• Interpret and work from landscape plans and drawings.
• Coordinate daily tasks and allocate duties to team members.
• Operate machinery and tools (e.g. excavators, skid steers, compactors, power tools).
• Install irrigation systems, paving, decking, retaining walls, turf, plants, mulch and other landscape features.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies.
• Liaise with supervisor, suppliers and contractors as required.
• Monitor quality of work and troubleshoot issues on-site.
• Maintain site cleanliness and organisation.
• Assist with ordering and receiving materials.
• Report project progress to Supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Read plans

Communication

Team coordination

Landscape machinery

Education

Cert III in Landscape Construction

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Power tools

Job description

Zorbas Gardens in Geelong, Victoria is seeking a Qualified Landscaper to lead on-site landscaping works. You will coordinate tasks, oversee a small team of landscapers and apprentices, and ensure work is completed to spec and on time.

This hands-on role combines leadership with practical labour across residential and commercial projects. Applicants should have 3–5 years of landscaping experience, the ability to read plans, strong communication, and machinery experience.