Job description

?? TEAM LEADER - PARKS & GARDENS ?? Love getting your hands dirty, know your way around a mower, and have what it takes to lead a team? We've got a cracking opportunity for an experienced Parks & Gardens Team Leader to join a local government crew in Marsden! We're looking for someone with strong horticultural skills, a can-do attitude, and the leadership chops to keep the team moving and the community looking its best. From mowing and landscaping to disaster clean-ups, you'll help keep public spaces safe, tidy and looking fantastic. ?? What's in it for you?

$48.03 per hour + super
Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:30pm
Every second Friday off as an RDO
Temp-to-perm opportunity
Local government experience
Start date: 26 November 2026

?? What will you be getting stuck into?

Leading, training and supporting a hardworking parks and gardens crew. Planning, coordinating and overseeing daily works. Mowing, landscaping and general grounds maintenance. Operating plant, machinery, power tools and hand tools. Disaster clean-ups, rubbish collection and making public areas safe. Actioning customer requests and delivering great customer service. Completing paperwork and basic computer tasks Handling chemicals safely and following workplace safety procedures.

Essential skills and experience:

Strong mowing, landscaping and horticultural experience. Previous team leader or supervisory experience. Experience operating machinery, power tools and equipment. ACDC licence. Chainsaw ticket desired White Card. A current MR licence is preferred, but if you're willing to obtain one after starting, we'd still love to hear from you!

You'll also need good communication skills, a safety-first mindset and the ability to organise a team while getting stuck into the work yourself.      You'll need your own:   

Safety boots
Hi-vis jacket
Wet-weather gear ?? Ready to grow your career? If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in keeping parks and public spaces looking their best, this could be your next great opportunity! Don't just mow the lawn - lead the crew that keeps the community growing! ??Apply now -
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