Team Leader Horticulture

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Blooms Hire Full time $69,160 - $75,088 per year

Salary, work vehicle & all equipment and super.

About the business

Blooms Hire, established in 1986, is a horticultural company servicing SEQ. Our energetic team maintains a wide range of sites, including retail chains, luxury resorts, retirement villages, and body corporates. With 39 years of success built on our team's passion for horticulture, we're looking for like-minded individuals to join our growing business.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Gardener to manage the garden and grounds maintenance at a variety of properties around Brisbane. The successful candidate will be managing and coordinating day-to-day maintenance activities, ensuring the outdoor spaces are safe, well-presented, and maintained to the highest standards, all within budget and in line with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise a small team of gardeners to complete daily maintenance tasks.
  • Carry out a range of horticultural duties, including mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, and plant care.
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules to keep gardens tidy, safe, and visually appealing.
  • Monitor plant health, identify pests or diseases, and apply appropriate treatments.
  • Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely.
  • Liaise with site management and residents to ensure high service standards and minimal disruption.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
  • Manage green waste removal and maintain clean, hazard-free outdoor areas.
  • Assist with seasonal planting, landscape improvements, and irrigation maintenance.
  • Monitor and work within the allocated maintenance budget.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in garden or landscape maintenance, ideally in a commercial or aged care setting.
  • Strong horticultural knowledge, including plant care, turf maintenance, and pest/disease management.
  • Previous leadership or team coordination experience preferred.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise daily tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Confident in using and maintaining gardening equipment (mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work respectfully in a retirement community.
  • Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
  • Physically fit and capable of performing outdoor manual work in various weather conditions.
  • Relevant horticulture qualifications (Certificate III or higher) desirable.
  • Current driver's licence essential; chemical spraying licence (AQF3) is an advantage.

Why work for us

  • Full-Time (38 hours) position with entitlements from commencement
  • On-the-job development / coaching from Management
  • Opportunity to progress within the company
  • All equipment & uniforms supplied
  • Vehicle & Fuel Card
  • Flexible working hours & overtime available

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,160.00 – $75,088.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company car

Work Location: In person

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