Softscape Team Leader

We are seeking an Softscape Team Leader (Garden maintenance & Landscaping) to lead garden and grounds maintenance, and softscape landscaping. This role plays a key part in building & maintaining positive client relationships and delivering a high-end garden maintenance program.
 

Through this role, you will have the opportunity to grow and shape the Garden Maintenance division of the business, working on a diverse range of gardens and collaborating with experienced and passionate Supervisors, Landscapers & Horticulturalists. 
 

In this role you will:

• Lead a small team to complete high-quality garden & grounds maintenance across both residential and commercial site (including mowing, pruning, fertilising, weeding, mulching, monitoring plant health and seasonal tasks)

• Complete gardening tasks including mowing, pruning, fertilising, weeding, mulching, monitoring plant health, identifying & treating pests & disease, and other seasonal tasks

• Oversee and complete softscape landscaping including soil preparation, planting, turf instalation, mulching & irrigation installation, and other tasks as required

• Assist the Landscape Construction crews as required.

• Collaborate with key team members to develop, scheduled and communicate a proactive garden maintenance projects across all sites, documenting and reporting on works completed.

• Maintain excellent communication with clients, supervisors, and your team, utilising Job Software (Tradify) and other technologies

• Ensure all OH&S policies and procedures are followed

• Represent Ambleside Landscapes, embodying our team culture around Attitude, Respect, Team works & Communication
   

You will bring to the team:

• Proven Horticulture knowledge and experience in garden maintenance & softscape landscpaing

• The ability to lead, motivate and mentor a small team

• A positive team-focused attitude, and a strong work ethic

• Initative, problem solving and high level of organisation and communication

• Confidence using job management software and technology

• Commitment to OH&S policies and procedures.
   

You are required to have:

• Certificate lll in Horticulture or equivalent qualification

• 5+ years Experience in garden maintenance or Landscaping

• Valid White Card

• Current Driver's License (MR Desirable)

• Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

• Desirable: Excavator & skid-steer tickets, First Aid Certification

Why work with us

• Above Award wages, fair work conditions, & a consistent, year-round workflow

• Opportunity to work on high-end, award-winning projects alongside an experienced well-regarded team

• Work Vehicle, iPad, All tools, equipment, uniform, and PPE provided

• A supportive, positive team culture with genuine opportunities to grow within the company

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