Job Description
Lead a skilled garden maintenance team across ACT with ongoing work, career growth and a strong safety culture Your New Company Hays Trades & Labour is partnering with a leading landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor delivering high-quality services across commercial, government and community-based projects throughout Canberra.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Garden Maintenance Team Leader to join a well-established organisation that values safety, teamwork and career development.
As a Garden Maintenance Team Leader, you will lead by example while working alongside your team to ensure all gardening and grounds maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Your duties will include:
Leading and coordinating daily garden maintenance activities
Providing hands‐on support and mentoring team members on‐site
Mowing, hedging, pruning, weeding, mulching and fertilising
Identifying and reporting plant health or site maintenance issues
Conducting site risk assessments and promoting a safe work environment
Liaising professionally with clients and site stakeholders




Ensuring all works are delivered to scope and quality standards
What You'll Need to Succeed
Previous experience in garden or grounds maintenance
Experience leading or supervising small teams
Current Driver's Licence
Ability to operate garden maintenance equipment safely and efficiently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage daily workloads
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
Desirable: Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent
Previous experience maintaining commercial or government sites
Knowledge of plant health management and pest control practices
What You'll Get in Return
Competitive hourly rate + super
Full-time hours with ongoing work available
Prospect to lead a dedicated and supportive team
Work across a variety of high-profile sites throughout Canberra
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Stable employment with a respected industry leader
Strong safety culture and supportive management team
Opportunity to further develop your leadership skills

📌 Garden Maintenance Team Leader (Canberra)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Canberra