Are you passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? Are you well versed in managing a grounds team where you have mentored and trained a successful team?
Do you have a green thumb and a strong work ethic? Palm Lake Resort, Caloundra has a rare opportunity for an experienced Grounds Team Leader to join our team on a full time basis. This is a Monday to Friday roster 38 hours per week.
Work in a hands‑on role, taking pride in maintaining our gardens, lawns, and outdoor areas, ensuring they are secure, clean, and visually appealing. As the Team Leader you will have experience in asset management, machine maintenance, certifications, licensing and rostering. Your work will be essential to delivering an exceptional environment for our residents and visitors.
This position is an integral role to ensuring the resort grounds are presented to a high standard year‑round. Responsibilities include weeding and watering common areas, hedge trimming, mowing, whipper snipping, planting, mulching, and maintaining flowers and shrubs. Additionally, you will oversee the outdoor presentation of all facilities, including pool maintenance, contributing to the overall beauty and functionality of our resort.
Ideal Qualifications
- Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is essential;
- Relevant team management and gardening experience in a similar role;
- Ability to use equipment such as push mower, ride on mower, hedge trimmer, whipper snipper and blower;
- Experience in machine maintenance;
- Possess the physical ability to undertake the requirements of the role, including bending, lifting and carrying;
- Staff management experience to motivate coworkers, being enthusiastic with the ability to lead by example with limited supervision;
- ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
What We Offer
- Market-competitive salary package.
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities for professional growth and training.
- The chance to work in a picturesque environment and make a tangible impact on our community.
Palm Lake Group has been the leader for over 48 years in developing, constructing and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages and Aged Care facilities in Australia. Our communities are driven by a philosophy of inspired luxury, surrounded by world‑class facilities and contemporary home design.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This role is subject to a pre‑employment medical check and a current National Police check is required.
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