Lead a Team. Work Outdoors. Make a Difference

GAME Traffic & Contracting is seeking an experienced and motivated Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand to join our team in Shepparton. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services, and can effectively lead and support a crew in a safe and productive work environment.

About the Role:

As a Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand, you will be responsible for leading a team across a variety of commercial, government, and community sites while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Our teams undertake a wide range of grounds maintenance activities including:

- Mowing, turf maintenance, and brush cutting/edging
- Pruning and vegetation management
- Weed control and spraying
- General grounds and site clean-up
- Operating and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment

Along with the Grounds Maintenance activities, as Leading Hand you will also:

- Coordinate daily work activities and allocate tasks
- Conduct vehicle, machinery and site pre-start checks
- Ensure staff are wearing appropriate PPE and following safety procedures
- Complete site risk assessments, monitor safety compliance and report incidents or hazards
- Act as the primary contact on-site for customers
- Monitor work quality and team productivity
- Train and support new and existing team members
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with GAME procedures and safety standards
- Managing staff breaks and monitoring fatigue to maintain a protected work environment.





What We're Looking For:

- Previous Leading Hand, Team Leader, or supervisory experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or a similar field
- Current Manual Driver's Licence
- White Card (or equivalent)
- Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Chemical User's Permit (desirable)
- Chainsaw Ticket (desirable)

You are someone who:

- Leads by example and maintains a strong safety-first mindset
- Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in delivering quality work
- Can motivate and support others to achieve team goals
- Enjoys working outdoors and solving problems in the field
- Is dependable, respectful, and professional
- Can work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment

Why Join GAME Traffic & Contracting?

- Opportunity to step into a leadership position within an established and growing organisation
- Supportive team culture
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Variety of worksites and projects
- Company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to undertake:

- Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
- National Police Check

Applications close Monday 7th September, at 10am.

We encourage early applications as we will be conducting interviews prior to the closing date.

All enquiries can be directed to **@game.org.au

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📌 Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand (Shepparton)
🏢 Select Recruitment
📍 Shepparton