The Head of Garden Maintenance will lead our maintenance division and play a key role in ensuring our gardens and properties are maintained to a consistently high standard. This role is ideal for someone with strong horticultural knowledge, leadership experience, and a genuine passion for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.

You will be responsible for managing daily maintenance operations, leading a team on-site, maintaining solid client relationships, and ensuring all works are carried out efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the garden maintenance team across a range of residential and acreage properties

Plan and oversee daily and weekly maintenance schedules

Carry out and supervise all aspects of garden maintenance including pruning, hedging, weeding, lawn care, planting and seasonal garden works

Monitor overall garden health and make recommendations for improvements and seasonal works

Maintain a high level of presentation across all properties

Liaise professionally with clients and represent the business well on-site

Train, support and mentor junior staff

Ensure tools, equipment and vehicles are used and maintained correctly

Maintain safe work practices and uphold company standards at all times

Skills and Experience Required

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role

Minimum 3 years' experience in maintenance team leadership roles





Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture

Strong plant knowledge and understanding of seasonal garden maintenance

Experience managing staff and leading a team

Minimum 1 year of staff supervision experience

High attention to detail and pride in your work

Strong customer service and communication skills

Full Australian driver's licence

Ability to drive a trailer

Strong time management and organisational skills

Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

Must be an Australian citizen with eligibility to work in Australia

What We Offer

Full-time stable role with consistent weekday hours

Early start, early finish - 7:00am to 3:00pm

Company vehicle provided

Salary package of $70,000 - $90,000 plus super, depending on experience

Opportunity to step into a leadership role within a growing business

Supportive team culture with a strong focus on quality work and enjoyable work days

Variety of work across some of the Southern Highlands' most beautiful properties

About Alto Landscaping Alto Landscaping is a growing landscaping business based in the Southern Highlands, specialising in high-end garden maintenance, soft landscaping and landscape construction. With continued expansion and strong demand across the region, we are looking to welcome another experienced and motivated team member into the business.

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📌 Head of Garden and Estate Maintenance (Mittagong)
🏢 Alto landscaping
📍 Mittagong