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 setting.
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 safe 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 ******
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📌 Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand (Shepparton)
🏢 GAME Trafficntracting
📍 Shepparton