Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Full-time | Monday to Friday | Daytime Hours

Ready to lead, grow, and make an impact?

If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering outstanding results, mentoring others, and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces — this role is for you

We're seeking a Garden Maintenance Team Leader who can balance on-site leadership with strong customer service and operational delivery. You'll lead by example, ensuring smooth operations, exceptional service, and well-presented gardens across multiple client sites.

What You'll Do & Who You Are

• Hands-on Horticulture & Gardening – Planting, pruning, mulching, fertilising, mowing, edging, and lawn maintenance.
• Team Leadership & Coaching – Delegate tasks, mentor your team, and maintain high standards.
• Pest & Disease Control – Identify and treat plant health issues (chemical certification a plus).
• Machinery Operation – Operate and train others on mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Landscape Maintenance – Care for garden beds, trees, pathways, and hardscapes.
• Site Travel & Cleanup – Travel between client sites in a company vehicle (take-home option available*).

What You Bring to the Team

• Proven experience leading or supervising horticulture, gardening, or landscaping teams (multi-site experience ideal).
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills — able to motivate and guide your team to deliver great results.
• 5+ years of hands-on horticulture or landscaping experience (qualification a plus).
• Sound knowledge of plant care, machinery use, and chemical handling (preferred but not essential).
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Current Australian driver's licence (secure parking required if vehicle is taken home*).
• Reliable, proactive, and passionate about maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces.

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly rate – commensurate with your skills and experience.
• Take-Home Company Vehicle* – fully maintained and equipped, subject to approval.
• Outdoor Work – enjoy variety and fresh air, not a desk.
• Growth & Training – professional development in horticulture and leadership.
• Stability & Support – backed by a collaborative, well-established organisation.

*Take-Home Company Vehicle Policy:

The option to take a company vehicle home is available but subject to logistics and management approval. Eligibility depends on your residence being within a reasonable distance from client sites to ensure fuel efficiency and minimize travel time. Additionally, secure off-street parking at your residence is required.

About Morrison's Gardens

With over 15 years of excellence in landscaping and garden maintenance, Morrison's Gardens is known for quality, reliability, and horticultural expertise.

In July 2025, we proudly joined the Landon Group, Australia's leading facilities management provider — giving our team more support, stability, and growth opportunities while maintaining our trusted name and values.

How to Apply

Send your Cover Letter and CV, telling us why you'd be a great fit.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,560.00 – $74,880.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and lifting up to 20kg?
• What is your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience training and developing staff?

Experience:

• Garden Maintenance Team Leader: 2 years (Preferred)
• Landscaping or Horticulture: 5 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Certificate in Landscaping and/or Horticulture (Preferred)
• Full Driver's Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person