Job Description

Lead a Team. Work Outdoors. Make a Difference

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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.

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About the Role:

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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.

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

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- Mowing, turf maintenance, and brush cutting/edging
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- Pruning and vegetation management
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- Weed control and spraying
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- General grounds and site clean-up
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- Operating and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment
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Along with the Grounds Maintenance activities, as Leading Hand you will also:

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

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

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

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- Chance to step into a leadership position within an established and growing organisation
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- Supportive team culture
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- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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- Variety of worksites and projects
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- Company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth
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Please note, the successful applicant will be required to undertake:

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- Drug and Alcohol Screening
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- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
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- National Police Check
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Applications close Monday 7th September, at 10am.

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

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

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