Team Leader

Green by Nature; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award rates

Training opportunities

Uniform & PPE provided

Social events

Job summary

Green by Nature in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking a Team Leader to guide a small mowing and brushcutting team. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, with a competitive annual salary and superannuation.

You will ensure client garden maintenance standards are met and exceeded while demonstrating strong leadership and organisation. The ideal candidate has horticultural knowledge, enjoys green spaces, and can mentor staff to deliver quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens (preferred).
• Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of maintenance staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Follow schedules and prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion of garden maintenance activities.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to the team to enhance horticultural skills and safety.
• Regularly inspect garden areas to assess condition, identify improvements, and implement actions.
• Interact with clients to understand preferences, address concerns, and provide updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

Job description

• Permanent full-time position (Monday - Friday)

• Tool of Trade vehicle provided
• Work based around Northern suburbs
• Permanent full-time position (Monday - Friday)

About the Role

Do you have a green thumb and an eye for detail? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Team Leader, working in a small mowing & brushcutting team. Embark on a journey where your love for gardening meets your knack for organisation and leadership.

This full-time position offers 38 hours per week, a competitive annual salary, and superannuation benefits. As a Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to ensure our client's standards of garden maintenance are met and exceeded. If you are a motivated individual who loves green spaces and has strong leadership capability, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Green by Nature.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of maintenance staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Follow schedules and prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion of garden maintenance activities, including planting, hedging, weeding, pruning and fertilising.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to the team to enhance their horticultural skills and safety practices.
• Regularly inspect garden areas to assess their condition, identify improvements needed, and implement corrective actions.
• Interact with clients to understand their preferences, address concerns, and provide updates on maintenance activities.

About You

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens (preferred)
• Working with Children Check and Police Check, (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Drivers' license
• Team player with excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Receive Above Award rates for your expertise.
• Access prerequisite training to excel in your role.
• Enjoy a supplied uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Engage in social events fostering team camaraderie.
• Thrive in a supportive management team and fantastic team culture.
• Ongoing safety training programs and resources available.

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.