Operations Team Leader - Landscapes and Grounds Maintenance

Australian Facilities Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Facilities Group in Sydney CBD NSW is hiring an Operations Team Leader for landscapes and grounds maintenance across Sydney Metro & Western Sydney. You will lead a crew on-site, manage daily tasks, and work hands-on with the team to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance.

Ideal candidates have a Trade qualification (Certificate III in Horticulture), proven crew leadership, and a valid driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent (essential).
• Solid grounds/landscape maintenance experience with crew leadership.
• Current driver’s licence and relevant tickets or ability to obtain quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew to plan, assign tasks, and keep work on program.
• Work on the tools with the crew—mowing, edging, mulching, pruning, irrigation checks.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety-minded

Site supervision

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Tools

Chemical handling (AQF3)

Chainsaw

Plant & machinery

Job description

Operations Team Leader - Landscapes and Grounds Maintenance

Australian Facilities Group – Sydney CBD NSW

Multiple Positions Available – Sydney Metro & Western Sydney

Ready to lead a crew, run the day, and take ownership of some of Sydney's biggest sites? AFL is after experienced, switched-on Team Leaders to head up our grounds and landscape maintenance crews across Sydney.

This is a working leadership role — you'll be on the tools with your crew as well as running the day. We're after qualified people who can lead a crew and run a site safely. If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Leading a small crew day to day — allocating tasks, setting the pace, and keeping works on program

• Getting stuck in on the tools with the crew — mowing, edging, mulching, pruning, weed control, irrigation checks, litter and waste removal

• Running pre-starts, toolbox talks and SWMS sign-ons — making sure every job starts safe, every day

• Owning site quality — checking works meet standard before you leave and keeping clients happy

• Managing plant, equipment and materials — set-up, safe operation, maintenance checks and pack-down

• Mentoring and training trades assistants and apprentices, and bringing them up to standard

• Reporting hazards, near-misses, incidents and equipment faults — and following through

• Capturing works-completed records, photos and site notes

• Being the point of contact on site and working in with your supervisor / operations manager

What you'll bring

• A relevant trade qualification — Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent (essential)

• Solid experience in grounds or landscape maintenance, with leading-hand or crew leadership experience

• The ability to run a crew — organise the day, delegate, and keep people motivated and on task

• A genuine safety-first mindset and the confidence to pull someone up when something's not right

• A current driver's licence (essential)

• Relevant tickets — chemical handling (AQF3 / spraying), chainsaw, plant and machinery — or the willingness to get them fast

• Physical fitness — this is a hands-on, outdoors role in all weather

• Ability to pass site access / security screening for government and defence sites where required

What's on offer

• Full-time, ongoing leadership role with real responsibility and a genuine path to grow

• A competitive rate reflecting your experience and tickets

• Well-maintained gear, quality plant, and a business that takes safety seriously

• Ongoing training, ticket support and career development

• A supportive team