Landscape Construction Leading Hand

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Best Mate Landscapes Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Leading Hand Landscaper – Full-Time | High-End Residential Projects

Join a skilled, tight-knit team delivering high-end residential landscapes across Sydney.

Best Mate Landscapes is looking for a hands-on Leading Hand who can take ownership of their work, run sections of projects autonomously, and bring great energy to site. We build architecturally detailed landscapes from the ground up and we're after someone who takes real pride in craftsmanship and culture.


About the Role

You'll work closely with our foremen and project managers to help deliver exceptional outcomes across both hard and soft landscaping scopes, including:

  • Timberwork, paving, concreting, and retaining walls
  • Planting, turfing, and drainage
  • Reading and interpreting detailed landscape plans
  • Taking the lead on specific project stages and ensuring quality delivery
  • Supporting the foreman with site coordination, suppliers, and team direction

This role suits someone who's ready to step up, thrives on accountability, and enjoys being trusted to get things done the right way.


What We're Looking For
  • Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Carpentry, or Building (required)
  • 3+ years' experience in structural or residential landscape construction
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
  • Confident managing small crews or working independently
  • Excellent communicator, calm under pressure and good with clients
  • White Card and current driver's licence (vehicle preferred)
  • References required

We're hiring for attitude and culture first, we want someone who cares about the standard of their work, values teamwork, and contributes positively on-site.


What We Offer
  • Full-time role with architect-designed residential projects
  • Competitive pay aligned with experience and capability
  • Supportive, organised leadership team and room to grow
  • A respectful, professional culture where people back each other
  • Long-term opportunity with a company building a strong reputation

Apply Now

If you take pride in your work, communicate well, and want to be part of a professional team that values quality and culture, we'd love to hear from you.

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