About Us Jardins Haute Couture (JHC) is a growing garden and landscaping maintenance business based in Sydney. We're building a team that takes real pride in the quality of their work.

About the Role We're after an experienced, hands-on gardener ready to lead. You'll be on site each day running daily field operations for a small crew (working alongside a labourer/offsider), setting the standard for quality, and acting as the main point of contact for clients on site.

We're looking for at least 2 years' experience as a team leader.

We meet as a team every Tuesday, and we're serious about growing the right people from within. This is a genuine stepping stone as the business grows, with real potential to take on more crews and responsibility over time.

What You'll Do

Work onsite each day alongside a labourer, doing the physical gardening work together

Lead and support a small team of gardeners and offsiders

Allocate daily tasks and check work meets our standard

Carry out hands-on gardening work including pruning, planting, lawn care, mulching, and weeding, using mowers, brushcutters, hedge trimmers, and hand tools

Be the main point of contact for clients on site

Keep vehicles, tools, and equipment ready to go

Keep basic records of hours, materials, and site notes

Run toolbox talks and keep the team working safely

Work Location This role is 100% onsite and outdoors,



moving between residential and commercial garden sites across Sydney's lower north shore and eastern suburbs, including Mosman, Cremorne Point, Kurraba Point, Hunters Hill, Longueville, North Ryde, Manly, Bellevue Hill, Elizabeth Bay, Vaucluse, Woollahra, and Cronulla. You'll be on your feet doing physical work all day, not behind a desk.

Essential Requirements

At least 2 years' experience as a team leader in gardening or horticulture

Manual driver's license

Comfortable with regular lifting (up to ~20kg), prolonged standing, bending, and working outdoors in all weather conditions

Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to undergo a Police Check (National Police Certificate)

What Else We're Looking For

Responsible, reliable, and someone who follows through

A team player who leads by example and brings people along

High standards for their own work and the team's output

Clear and friendly communication with clients, crew, and management

Can take direction, follow instructions, and act on feedback

A positive attitude and genuine interest in where the team is heading long term

Why Join JHC

$35-$40 per hour, reliable full-time hours

Real autonomy and variety in the role

A close-knit, supportive team

Room to grow as the business grows, with a genuine say in how the team develops

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📌 Gardening Team Leader | Full-time | Sydney
🏢 Jardins Haute Couture
📍 Sydney