Team Leader - Playgrounds

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Green By Nature is hiring a Team Leader for Playgrounds in Port Melbourne, a full-time onsite role guiding a maintenance team around Port Phillip. You’ll lead planting, hedging, pruning and other gardening tasks while ensuring safety, quality and client satisfaction. Key prerequisites include a Certificate II in Parks & Gardens or Level 2 Playground, a White Card, a valid driver’s licence, and WWCC or willingness to obtain. Benefits include above award rates, a company car and mobile, uniform and PPE, and ongoing safety training in a supportive culture. To apply, tailor your resume to show leadership, safety compliance and client-facing experience, and demonstrate accountability, bravery and care in your cover note.

• Company Car and Mobile phone provided
• Work based around the City of Port Phillip
• Must have Certificate II in Parks & Gardens or Level 2 Playground 

About the Role 

Embark on a journey where your love for gardening meets your knack for organisation and leadership.

As a Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to oversee a skilled team, ensuring our client's standards of garden maintenance are met and exceeded. If you are a motivated individual who loves green spaces and has strong leadership capability, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Green by Nature.

Responsibilities 

• Lead and direct a team of maintenance staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Follow schedules and prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion of garden maintenance activities, including planting, hedging, weeding, pruning and fertilising.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to the team to enhance their horticultural skills and safety practices.
• Regularly inspect garden areas to assess their condition, identify improvements needed, and implement corrective actions.
• Interact with clients to understand their preferences, address concerns, and provide updates on maintenance activities.

About You 

• Must have Certificate II in Parks & Gardens or Level 2 Playground 
• Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain
• White Card
• Valid Drivers' license
• Team player with excellent communication skills

Benefits  

• Receive Above Award rates for your expertise. 
• Access prerequisite training to excel in your role. 
• Enjoy a supplied uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• Engage in social events fostering team camaraderie. 
• Thrive in a supportive management team and fantastic team culture. 
• Ongoing safety training programs and resources available. 

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 backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values. 

How to Apply 

Grow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today.