Team Leader - Garden Maintenance

Green by Nature; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green space management company is seeking a Team Leader in Melbourne to lead a skilled maintenance team. Responsibilities include overseeing garden upkeep, providing training, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Horticulture and leadership skills. Join us to enhance our exceptional green spaces while promoting safety and diversity.

Benefits

Recognition and rewards

Worksite safety

Employee assistance programs

Flexible community involvement

Company events and team building

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Must have a Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Must hold a White Card.
• Valid Drivers' license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of maintenance staff.
• Ensure timely completion of garden maintenance activities.
• Provide mentorship and training to enhance team skills.
• Regularly inspect garden areas for improvements.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Horticultural knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

Job description

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 lead a skilled team, ensuring 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
• Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain
• White Card
• Valid Drivers' license
• Team player with excellent communication skills

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.

How to Apply

Grow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today.

Why Join Us

We offer recognition and rewards, worksite safety, employee assistance programs, flexible community involvement, company events and team building activities, and an employee referral program.