Resort Grounds Team Lead – Landscaping & Safety

Palm Lake Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training

Employee support program

Career opportunities across Palm Lake

Job summary

Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters is seeking a committed Grounds Team Leader to oversee daily grounds maintenance and lead a small team, ensuring the resort grounds are pristine and safe for residents and visitors.

This full-time role combines hands-on maintenance with team leadership, coordinating mowing, edging, hedging, irrigation, and equipment care while promoting safety and best practices across the team.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership and groundskeeping experience.
• A valid C class licence; HR/MR licences highly regarded.
• ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
• Ability to operate grounds equipment such as mowers, trimmers and blowers.
• Experience with machine maintenance.
• Physical ability to bend, lift and carry as required.
• Ability to lead by example with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completion, allocation and supervision of grounds work.
• Train staff in equipment safety, handling chemicals and PPE.
• Manage hazardous substance storage and registers.
• Ensure PPE compliance and proper procedures.
• Hedge and tree trimming, mowing and edging.
• Weed control and pest management with herbicides.
• Maintain irrigation systems, plants and landscaping features.
• Oversee outdoor facilities upkeep and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Physical endurance

Safety awareness

Education

Cert III Horticulture

C class drivers licence

HR/MR licence (adv)

ACDC chemical licence (adv)

Tools

Push mower

Ride-on mower

Hedge trimmer

Whipper snipper

Blower

PPE handling

Job description

Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters is seeking a committed Grounds Team Leader to oversee daily grounds maintenance and lead a small team, ensuring the resort grounds are pristine and safe for residents and visitors.

This full-time role combines hands-on maintenance with team leadership, coordinating mowing, edging, hedging, irrigation, and equipment care while promoting safety and best practices across the team.