Horticulture Team Leader - Melbourne CBD must be Qualified

Resource Labour Hire is seeking an experienced Horticulture Parks & Gardens Supervisor / Team Leader to oversee a team in the CBD (Wellington Parade) onsite - you'll be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of commercial, council, and public open-space sites throughout Melbourne's CBD.

This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high-quality parks, gardens and landscaped areas, and has the ability to motivate and manage a small team while remaining hands-on in the field.

Position:

- Permanent, secure employment - Casual (Temp to Perm Options for immediate start)
- Salary package of $80,000 - $95,000 + Super
- Company vehicle provided with commuter use
- All uniforms and PPE supplied
- Contemporary fleet, tools and equipment
- Supportive management team, management and secure contract
- Opportunities for career progression and further training
- Varied outdoor work across multiple locations

We Want:

As Team Leader, you'll be responsible for organising daily activities, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently, and maintaining high presentation standards across a range of sites.

Your duties will include:

- Supervising and coordinating a field-based maintenance crew
- Conducting daily pre-starts and allocating workloads
- Monitoring job quality and site presentation standards
- Performing turf, garden and landscape maintenance activities




- Operating commercial mowing and landscaping equipment
- Managing weed control programs and vegetation management works
- Planting, mulching, pruning and general garden rejuvenation tasks
- Completing site inspections and reporting requirements via digital systems
- Ensuring compliance with workplace safety procedures and industry standards
- Assisting with training and mentoring team members

What we Need:

We're looking for someone with real experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, parks and gardens, or a similar outdoor maintenance environment.

To be considered, you will have:

- Experience leading or supervising a team in an outdoor maintenance setting
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence
- White Card
- Current & Valid WWCC Working with Children's Card
- Strong understanding of safe work practices
- Ability to plan workloads and meet service delivery requirements
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- A reliable and proactive attitude

Highly Regarded & Needed

- Certificate III in Horticulture minu, Parks & Gardens, Landscaping or similar
- Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP) or equivalent spraying qualification
- Experience operating commercial mowing equipment and machinery

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete pre-employment medical assessments and police checks as part of the recruitment process.

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📌 Horticulture Team Leader - Melbourne CBD must be Qualified
🏢 Resource Labour Hire
📍 Melbourne