Garden Maintenance Team Leader

This role will see you manage the amazing grounds and facilities of the Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre located in Lennox Head

This hands on role will see you oversee and undertake all aspects of site operations ensuring all users have access to a wide range of activities in a safe and tranquil environment.

About You

• You are a qualified horticulturist (or similar) with a strong background working across high quality sites.
• You have or are willing to obtain a valid white card and working with children check. You are also prepared to undertake a national police check - this is an absolute requirement given the nature of this site.
• You are computer literate and have excellent organisational skills.
• You have previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role where you have proven yourself to be able to motivate and develop your team members to get the best out of them. This role will have responsibility for performance management of staff.
• Above all you have a can-do attitude and thrive under pressure - no two days will be the same in this fast-paced role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and supervise all onsite activities providing guidance and support to ensure the needs of the client are met and exceeded.
• Plan schedule and oversee mowing edging pruning fertilising pest control and any other requirements across the site
• Collaborate with the client to understand their preferences address concerns and provide recommendations
• Conduct site assessments to identify maintenance needs develop work plans and estimate resource requirements
• Implement programs for seasonal needs
• Manage inventory of tools equipment and supplies
• Provide monthly reporting to management
• Foster a culture of safety

Benefits

• Company vehicle laptop and phone
• Uniform and all PPE supplied
• Supportive management team and fantastic team culture
• Take part in ongoing training and career development programs

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all Bravery and Care are our core values.