Team Leader – Landscape Garden Maintenance & Enhancements
Take your horticulture career to the next level in 2026! Looking for a role that gets you outdoors, supports your growth, and rewards great work?
Join Garden Life Landscapes (GLL) — a hands-on, values-driven company that invests in its people and celebrates high performance.
It’s not just a job. It’s a career pathway with purpose, support, and opportunities to lead.
About Us – Garden Life Landscapes (GLL)
We create and maintain stunning landscapes across South and North Brisbane — from lush residential gardens to impressive commercial spaces. Our team operates from a centrally located HQ near Brisbane Airport and is known for quality, care, and a genuine passion for the outdoors.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Job Security – Consistent, year-round work (no seasonal drop-offs)
- Work-Life Balance – 38-hour weeks, Monday to Friday — rare Saturday work only and half days on the last Friday of each month
- Tools of the Trade – Company vehicle, quality tools, functional trailer, and iPad provided
- Paid Upskilling – We’ll fund industry-relevant training after your probation – guaranteed
- Performance Bonuses – KPI-based rewards for top performers, and for 5-star Google reviews and more
- Professional Gear – Branded long sleeve shirts, uniform allowance, premium equipment
- Career Growth – We promote from within and support long-term career development
- Credibility & Recognition – CM3 compliant, Landscape QLD certified, and industry award finalists
- Fun & Fulfillment – Enjoy the outdoors, work with nature, and take pride in what you create
The Role:
Landscape Garden Maintenance Team Leader
As a hands-on Team Leader, you’ll guide and support an assistant gardener in the delivery of exceptional maintenance and enhancement services across high-end residential and commercial properties. You’ll take ownership of tasks including:
- Lawn mowing, edging, pruning, hedging & shaping
- Weed control (manual & chemical), fertilising, pest/disease treatment
- Planting, mulching, turf reinstatement
- Turf Renovations and Upgrades
- Acreage mowing & general horticultural upkeep
- Reading and executing site plans
- Coordinating tasks, setting the pace, and maintaining top-tier standards
- Ensuring tools are used safely and effectively
You’ll be a key player in helping gardens thrive and representing our brand with pride.
What You Bring to the Table
- ✅ Certificate III in Horticulture (or willing to obtain)
- ✅ 2+ years of relevant industry experience
- ✅ A current police check or willingness to obtain one
- ✅ Experience in soft landscaping (a bonus!)
- ✅ Solid leadership, coordination, and communication skills
- ✅ A detail-focused, quality-over-quantity mindset
- ✅ A commitment to safety and WHS compliance
- ✅ Confidence in troubleshooting and problem-solving on the job
- ✅ A natural motivator who leads by example and supports their team
Ready to Lead With Us?
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you’ll be supported, challenged, and rewarded — we want to hear from you! Please apply on here or send your resume and cover letter to
[email protected] Let’s grow something exceptional together. ?
📌 Garden Maintenance - Team Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Garden Life Landscapes
📍 Brisbane