Head Gardener/Team Leader

3 hours ago

Tuggerah, Australia Mowing and Growing Full time $67,000 - $72,000 per year

Head Gardener / Team Leader

Central Coast NSW

Are you an experienced gardening professional with proven leadership skills? Mowing & Growing Pty Ltd, a long-established, family-owned business servicing the Central Coast's most prestigious properties, is seeking a motivated Head Gardener / Team Leader to guide our team and deliver outstanding results.

About Us

For 20 years, Mowing & Growing has built a reputation for reliability, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer care. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a hands-on leader who shares our commitment to excellence and can help shape the next chapter of our business.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading a garden maintenance crew (with an assistant) across acreage, residential, and commercial properties
  • Overseeing daily schedules, work quality, and safety practices
  • Carrying out hands-on gardening tasks including mowing (hand and ride-on), edging, whipper-snipping, pruning, planting, and hedge trimming
  • Organising job sites, tools, and equipment for efficient workflows
  • Mentoring and developing junior staff to build their skills and confidence
  • Communicating with clients and business owners to ensure gardens are maintained to the highest standard

What We're Looking For

  • Extensive experience in garden maintenance and/or horticulture
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Current full driver's licence (essential) – manual driving and trailer towing required
  • Strong plant knowledge and practical experience in pruning and garden clean-ups
  • Physically fit, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather (including wet conditions)
  • Excellent communication skills with a customer-first approach
  • Professional, organised, and committed to maintaining high standards

What We Offer

  • Competitive casual rate: $32.31 – $35.00 per hour (depending on experience and leadership skills)
  • Long-term, stable employment with a respected local company
  • Supportive and family-oriented work culture
  • All tools, equipment, and uniforms provided
  • Ongoing opportunities for upskilling and career growth, with potential to move into a full-time position

If you're ready to step up and lead with pride, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $32.31 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee mentoring program
  • Free drinks
  • Free food
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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