Job Description

Lead a skilled garden maintenance team across ACT with ongoing work, career growth and a robust safety culture Your Recent 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.

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Your duties will include:

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Leading and coordinating daily garden maintenance activities
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Providing hands‐on support and mentoring team members on‐site
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Mowing, hedging, pruning, weeding, mulching and fertilising
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Identifying and reporting plant health or site maintenance issues
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Conducting site risk assessments and promoting a safe work setting
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Liaising professionally with clients and site stakeholders
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Ensuring all works are delivered to scope and quality standards
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What You'll Need to Succeed

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Previous experience in garden or grounds maintenance
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Experience leading or supervising small teams
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Current Driver's Licence
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Ability to operate garden maintenance equipment safely and efficiently
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work independently and manage daily workloads
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Robust commitment to workplace health and safety
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Desirable: Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent
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Previous experience maintaining commercial or government sites
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Knowledge of plant health management and pest control practices
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What You'll Get in Return

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Competitive hourly rate + super
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Full-time hours with ongoing work available
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Opportunity to lead a dedicated and supportive team
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Work across a variety of high-profile sites throughout Canberra
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Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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Secure employment with a respected industry leader
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Strong safety culture and supportive management team
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Opportunity to further develop your leadership skills
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📌 Garden Maintenance Team Leader Canberra
🏢 Fil Mori
📍 Canberra