Team leader parks and gardens

Hays · Northern Beaches Sydney NSW · Full time
Posted 2d ago

Team leader parks and gardens

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and work alongside a small crew delivering parks, gardens and grounds maintenance across the Northern Beaches and North Shore.
  • Coordinate daily schedules and site activities, operate horticultural equipment, and carry out planting, pruning, mowing and edging.
  • Maintain safe, efficient, high-quality work while liaising with supervisors, clients and team members.

Team Leader - Parks & Gardens / Grounds Maintenance

📍 Northern Beaches and North Shore
💲 Starting Rate: $35 - $37 per hour + Super
🚗 Company Vehicle, Phone, PPE & Uniform Provided

Are you an experienced team leader with a passion for horticulture, grounds maintenance, and leading crews to deliver high-quality outdoor spaces? We are seeking motivated Team Leaders to join our growing team across the Northern Beaches/North Shore.

About the Role
As a Team Leader, you will supervise and work alongside a small crew undertaking a variety of horticultural and grounds maintenance activities. You'll be responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while leading by example in the field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and supervising maintenance crews
  • Coordinating daily work schedules and site activities
  • Maintaining parks, gardens, open spaces, and landscaped areas
  • Operating horticultural equipment and tools safely
  • Conducting planting, pruning, mowing, edging, and general grounds maintenance
  • Ensuring compliance with safety procedures and quality standards
  • Liaising with supervisors, clients, and team members

What's on Offer?
Competitive starting pay of $35-$37 per hour.
A fully maintained tool-of-trade vehicle, a mobile phone.
Provided full PPE and uniforms supplied stable.
Long-term opportunity and career progression.
Supportive team environment.

Requirements

  • Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or equivalent OR 5+ years' experience as a Team Leader in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture
  • Current Driving Licence
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to motivate and manage a team in outdoor environments

Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ishtiaque.ahmed@hays.com.au or call Ish on +61498053913.

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Skills

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Client liaisonCrew supervisionEdgingExcellent communication skillsGrounds maintenanceHorticultural equipment operationHorticultureMowingParks and gardens maintenancePlantingPruningQuality controlTeam leadershipTeam motivationWork schedulingWorkplace health and safety

Licenses & certifications

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Certificate iii in horticultureCertificate iii in parks and gardensCurrent drivers licence

Perks & benefits

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Career progressionCompany vehicleLong-term opportunityMobile phonePpe providedSupportive team environmentUniform provided