Planting Team Leader

Jungle Busters Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jungle Busters in Lawnton is seeking a Planting Team Leader to lead a commercial planting and landscaping crew from the Lawnton Depot. This hands-on leadership role requires organising a crew, setting pace, and ensuring quality while keeping safety at the forefront.

You will coordinate day-to-day site activities, read project requirements, plan ahead, and ensure materials and equipment are used efficiently. Prior horticulture knowledge and a valid White Card are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture is required.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong horticulture and landscaping knowledge.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Current White Card.
• Focus on safety, productivity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew undertaking commercial planting and landscaping works.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities on site.
• Set clear expectations and keep the team productive.
• Read the job, plan ahead and manage materials and equipment.
• Maintain quality and presentation standards.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with site requirements.
• Hands-on leadership role, working alongside the crew.

Skills

Team leadership

Leadership experience

Communication

Organisation

Safety focus

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

Lawnton, Queensland 4501, Australia A$36 - A$40

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 08 Sep 2026

Description

Lead from the front. Help build great outdoor spaces.

Jungle Busters is one of South East Queensland’s leading commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance teams, looking after some of the region’s most high-profile outdoor spaces.

We’re looking for an experienced Planting Team Leader to join our landscaping team, based from our Lawnton Depot.

This role suits someone who can do more than simply know the job. We need a leader who can organise a crew, set the pace, maintain quality and make sure the work gets done safely and properly.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading a crew undertaking commercial planting and landscaping works
• Coordinating day-to-day activities on site
• Setting clear expectations and keeping the team productive
• Reading the job, planning ahead and making sure materials and equipment are used effectively
• Maintaining quality and presentation standards
• Ensuring work is completed safely and in line with site requirements
• Working alongside the crew when required — this is a hands‑on leadership role

What we’re looking for

You’ll need:

• Certificate III in Horticulture
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong practical horticulture and landscaping knowledge
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current White Card
• Confidence directing and motivating a crew
• Good communication and organisation skills
• A strong focus on safety, productivity and quality

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes ownership. Someone who sees what needs doing, gets the team moving and takes pride in delivering a great result.