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Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Sydney, Australia
$35/hr
Full-time
Permanent

The Opportunity

A leading horticulture and garden maintenance business in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Horticulturist / Garden Maintenance professional to join their team. This is a full-time opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality garden care, soft landscaping services, and leading a team to achieve excellent results.

The role offers a supportive working environment, professional growth opportunities, and sponsorship availability for suitable candidates with the required experience or qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete high-quality garden maintenance and soft landscaping tasks
  • Lead and support team members across various garden maintenance projects
  • Perform hedging, pruning, weeding, planting, and plant health management
  • Monitor garden conditions and implement improvements to maintain premium standards
  • Provide guidance, training, and knowledge sharing to apprentices and team members
  • Manage daily tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
  • Work independently and collaboratively as part of a professional team
  • Maintain safe work practices and ensure proper use of equipment and PPE
  • Build positive relationships with clients through reliable and professional service
  • Support ongoing improvement of garden maintenance processes and quality standards

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Relevant horticulture qualification or strong professional experience in garden maintenance
  • Solid knowledge of horticulture practices, plant care, and soft landscaping
  • Previous experience leading a team or supervising staff is preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Honest, reliable, and trustworthy work ethic
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  • Good time management and ability to complete tasks independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team and provide leadership when required
  • Current manual driver’s licence

Special Instructions

Eligible candidates with suitable experience or qualifications may be considered for sponsorship visa opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:

  • Send your CV directly to apply@talynx.com.au.
  • Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
  • Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Garden Maintenance Team Leader) in the email subject.
  • Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
  • Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
  • Attach a clear copy of your passport.

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Posted on August 6, 2026
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