Team Leader Gardener / Horticulturalist
Premium Gardens | Company Vehicle | $65–78k + Super + Allowances
Inner Eastern & Bayside Suburbs – Melbourne
Full-time | Monday–Friday | No weekends
Team Lead in beautiful gardens. Work with quality clients. Be backed by a great team.
Lucas House & Garden is looking for an experienced Garden Maintenance Team Leader who genuinely loves plants, takes pride in their work, and enjoys leading by example.
This is a hands-on leadership role working in some of Melbourne's most established private gardens, supported by a business that values quality, professionalism, and doing things properly.
If you're ready to step up (or already leading) and want a role with respect, stability, and room to grow, this one's for you.
What you'll be doing
* Leading and mentoring a team on-site
* Delivering high-end garden maintenance to private residential clients
* Applying strong horticultural knowledge (plant health, pruning, soil care)
* Communicating with clients in a professional, friendly way
* Maintaining presentation, quality standards, and site organisation
* Irrigation(basic) and soft landscaping(planting/mulching) works as required
What we're looking for
* 3+ years experience in high-end garden maintenance
* Certificate II in Horticulture (or higher)
* Confident leading a team or ready to step into a leadership role
* Strong plant knowledge and attention to detail
* Reliable, punctual, and professional
* Great communication skills with clients and staff
* Australian residency with full work rights
* Irrigation or soft landscaping experience (bonus, not essential)
What's in it for you
* $65,000 – $78,000 + Super (depending on experience)
* Company vehicle + fuel
* Phone allowance
* Monday–Friday work (get your weekends back)
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Work in some of Melbourne's most prestigious gardens
* A supportive leadership team that backs you, not micromanages you
* Long-term career growth in a respected, growing business
About Lucas House & Garden
We're a premium landscape construction and garden maintenance company servicing Melbourne's inner Eastern and Bayside suburbs. Our reputation is built on quality, consistency, and attention to detail — and we only hire people who care about their craft.
Ready to lead gardens you can be proud of?
Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.