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Leading Hand / Junior Foreman (Commercial Landscaping)

Brisbane, Australia | Posted on 16/09/2026

Join a well-established landscaping company deliveringhigh-quality commercial projects across SEQ. With a robust pipeline of ongoingwork, were looking for a capable Leading Hand/Junior Foreman to join the Brisbaneteam.

About the Company

Our client is a respected, family-owned commerciallandscaping business working across Brisbane and SEQ. They partner with majorbuilders and developers on a wide variety of projects, including high-risesurrounds, townhouse communities, schools, industrial estates, aged-carefacilities and government infrastructure.

With multiple projects underway, they are seeking ahands-on, reliable operator to step into a key role within the team.

What’s on Offer

- Steady 40 - 45 hours per week.

- Supportive owner with weekly site visits and dailycommunication.

- Stable long-term role with opportunities for progression.

- Work across diverse, high-quality commercial projects.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who has completedtheir landscaping trade and is ready to step up into a leadership role whilestill working on the tools.

You will:

- Lead day-to-day operations on commercial job sites





- Work with a small crew (typically you + 1 labourer +machinery)

- Carry out drainage works, irrigation basics and soiling up

- Set out plants and read landscape plans

- Liaise with builders/site managers

- Coordinate materials, deliveries and forward-planning

- Maintain site quality, safety and presentation

This is not a desk or site-shed role - it’s an active,outdoors position leading by example.

Projects You’ll Work On

Typical work includes:

- High-rise and townhouse developments.

- New school builds and extensions.

- Department of Housing projects.

- Police stations and public infrastructure.

- Commercial and industrial sites.

Work is Brisbane-based, with only minimal Gold Coast travel.If you live on the south side of Brisbane, this would be the ideal location.

Requirements

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

- Strong work ethic, reliable, trustworthy.

- Physically fit and enjoys hands-on work.

- Competent with machinery and general landscape construction.

- Confident reading plans and setting out works.

- Comfortable dealing with builders and subbies.

- Keen for long-term growth and progression.

- Plant knowledge (incl. botanical names) is highly regarded.

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📌 Leading Hand / Junior Foreman (Commercial Landscaping) (Queensland)
🏢 Select People / Apprentice Recruit
📍 Queensland